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ID 6097312 DAC 70/25 - Department for Communities - Engaged Communities - Sport NI - Staffing Resource

Sport NI

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 14:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Sep 2025 at 16:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

22 Aug 2025 at 14:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sport NI, a central government public authority based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process (ID 6097312) for staffing resources, specifically for the appointment of an Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO). The award was given to MARO CONSULTING LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) also located in Belfast. The procurement was handled through a direct award method, justified by the specific intellectual property or exclusive rights held by MARO CONSULTING LIMITED. The awarded contract is active as of 17 September 2025, and it covers a period of one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension until 15 September 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £245,609 GBP, and it encompasses the supply services of office personnel within the 'services' industry category.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in the provision of management and executive staffing, particularly those experienced in serving public sector organisations. MARO CONSULTING LIMITED, as the chosen supplier, demonstrates the potential for SMEs, especially in areas with niche expertise, to secure substantial government contracts even through direct award methods. Such procurement processes are particularly advantageous for companies with exclusive IP rights or unique capabilities in service provisions, allowing them to meet specific organisational needs without competition. Companies positioned similarly can find strategic opportunities in the visibility and trust gained through completing government contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6097312 DAC 70/25 - Department for Communities - Engaged Communities - Sport NI - Staffing Resource

Notice Description

Appointment of an Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Sport NI for a period of one year with a further optional extension year.

Procurement Information

This Direct Award is justified on the grounds set out under paragraph 5 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 where the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract- (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058508-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,609 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£245,609 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sport NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5LA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARO CONSULTING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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