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IT Lead Security Architect

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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13 Jun 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, UK, has concluded a contracting process for the role of IT Lead Security Architect. This opportunity was executed under the RM6277 Non-Clinical Framework through a direct award, bypassing traditional competitive tender procedures. Falling within the public sector's central government remit, the procurement was aimed at securing services related to supply personnel, a crucial sector for IT and security experts. The award was finalised on 13th June 2025, with a contract period from 22nd May 2025 to 30th September 2025, highlighting the time-sensitive nature of fulfilling this critical role.

This tender presents significant business growth potential for companies involved in IT security and human resources service provision. Search Consultancy Limited, a large-scale enterprise, secured the contract, demonstrating the opportunity's appeal to well-established organisations capable of swiftly providing specialised staffing solutions. Businesses with expertise in IT security architecture, particularly those familiar with public sector frameworks, could find similar procurements to be valuable avenues for expansion, especially when looking to engage with governmental bodies such as the MCA.

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Notice Title

IT Lead Security Architect

Notice Description

The MCA requires a Lead Security Architect under the RM6277 Non-Clinical Framework. This ITT supports a direct award under this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032366-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEARCH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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