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title: "IT Technical Architect"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0235c8c1-06a2-4316-8a92-322f25b2741d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# IT Technical Architect

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0235c8c1-06a2-4316-8a92-322f25b2741d

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), located in Southampton, England, has concluded a procurement process for an "IT Technical Architect" under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The latest award was made to Search Consultancy Limited on 19th May 2025, with the contract period extending from 27th May 2025 to 31st December 2025. This procurement covers various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond, with a contract value of GBP £211,582.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and staffing solutions, particularly those capable of providing temporary personnel. Given the framework agreement approach, businesses that are part of such frameworks or aim to be, could find growth potential here. The tender details suggest a favourability towards SMEs, encouraging smaller enterprises to compete. This opens the door for tech firms and staffing agencies looking to expand their services internationally while aligning with public sector demands in diverse geographic locations.

## Notice

Temporary resource requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d653ff-9e67-4826-af74-44aa940ce8af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,282 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,582 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEARCH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d653ff-9e67-4826-af74-44aa940ce8af
- 8 May 2024 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d67016-5a15-476e-a47a-2482d3079ccc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d653ff-9e67-4826-af74-44aa940ce8af
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d67016-5a15-476e-a47a-2482d3079ccc
  8th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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