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title: "Business Recruitment"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Business Recruitment

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f779978-45ea-4369-90a0-10826f433fdc

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking to satisfy critical business requirements through the contract titled "Business Recruitment." This procurement falls under the industry category of supply services for temporary personnel and is located in the South East of England. The procurement process was initiated on 24th June 2021, with a contract value of £171,900. It has been awarded and is active as of 26th August 2021, with the contract period extending from 24th June 2021 to 23rd March 2022. The tender was executed via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in staffing and recruitment services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in the maritime or shipping industries. Companies that can provide skilled personnel to help the MCA in establishing a centre of expertise in maritime jobs and economic growth will find valuable prospects, given the agency’s strategic focus on enhancing the UK's maritime capabilities and policy influence.

## Notice

The MCA requires the following interim appointment to satisfy critical business requirements in line with strategic programmes across the agency.The MCA does not have this skill set or experience currently within the agency.The post will have the opportunity for extension with prior board approval until the end of the financial yearhowever a permanent replacement should be in place by that time.Key Deliverables-To work as part of the new UK Shipping Concierge team with specific focus on identifying barriers to entry to UK and influencing policy leads across Government as appropriate to build better policy informed by commercial, social, andenvironmental needs-To identify opportunities for the UK to create maritime jobs and increase maritime GVA, underpinning the PS3.7bn GVA growth plan-To provide the sector with a Government center of expertise, continuously monitoring international competition and recommending adjustments to the UK's fiscal offer -To build and maintain a dynamic model of the commercial drivers affecting international shipping, comparing maritime jurisdictions across these decision-influencing factors (e.g. taxation, labour, decarbonisation incentives, investment funding etc.)-To deliver a submission to DfT Strategic Finance and HM Treasury on financial products, as recommended by the Financial Products Working Group-To lead development of detailed economic proposals with DfT and HM Treasury officials ahead of the November 2021 Autumn Financial Statement-To lead on continued industry dialogue with key stakeholders across maritime to shape MCA thinking and strategy Key skills/characteristics-Highly accomplished leader with strong EQ, great people skills and high integrity-A credible commercial thinker, with strong understanding of shipping/maritime industry and macro-level economics-Excellent report-writing skills -able to summarise complex commercial/economic arguments-High level of numeracy -good working knowledge of P&L and balance sheets-Strong

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2494c219-137d-4e71-a5a3-f0f49150c8f1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2021 - 23 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,900 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERIM PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2494c219-137d-4e71-a5a3-f0f49150c8f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2494c219-137d-4e71-a5a3-f0f49150c8f1
  26th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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