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title: "IT Technical Architect"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# IT Technical Architect

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02ffb910-a251-4ed2-b062-e5fc03297a42

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## Summary

The recent procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) engaging with the search for an IT Technical Architect under the title "IT Technical Architect." Focusing on the recruitment services industry category, this tender aims to facilitate the Aberdeen Data Centre (DC) move, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender stage was completed with an active award on 28th November 2025. Operating from Southampton, England, the contract period runs from 2nd January 2026 to 30th April 2026 with a budget of £69,163.9 GBP. The procurement was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and was awarded to Search Consultancy Limited.

This tender process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT architecture and solutions development. Firms with expertise in data centre relocations and those capable of delivering comprehensive recruitment services in complex technical environments would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. It is especially beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the procurement process was designed to accommodate them, potentially opening avenues for collaboration with large agencies like the MCA in future projects throughout the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Architectural resource to assist with the Aberdeen Data Centre (DC) move. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements and identify potential solutions. Develop and maintain solution architecture artifacts, including diagrams, specifications, and models.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73344cba-13a2-476d-ba4f-f309f7ff1c33 |
| 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 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,163 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,163 |
| 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

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73344cba-13a2-476d-ba4f-f309f7ff1c33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73344cba-13a2-476d-ba4f-f309f7ff1c33
  30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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