Award

Lifetime Membership of the International Association of Search and Rescue Coordinators

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

07 May 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a procurement process for the lifetime membership of the International Association of Search and Rescue Coordinators. This procurement falls under the services category and is associated with membership organisation services, located primarily in Southampton, United Kingdom. The process was executed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, which meant that there was no competitive bidding. The award stage was reached, and a contract was signed on 23rd February 2026, with the active period running from 24th February to 23rd March 2026. This process utilised the framework set by UK public procurement laws, specifically detailed in legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for organisations operating in the services sector, particularly those offering specialist membership and coordination services. Although this specific procurement was completed without a competitive element, businesses that provide similar services can explore subcontracting opportunities or build partnerships with key players. Large-scale enterprises, familiar with providing service-level agreements and operating within niche professional networks, would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities or related sectors. Understanding the nuances of the direct procurement approach could allow these businesses to position themselves effectively for future tender invitations with reduced competition levels.

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Notice Title

Lifetime Membership of the International Association of Search and Rescue Coordinators

Notice Description

Lifetime membership of the Internation Association of Search and Rescue Coordinators (IASARC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069316
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041806-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEARCH AND RESCUE COORDINATORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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