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title: "Provision of Temporary Resource, Yacht Crew Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b1b046c-af9b-4c9c-b634-4bd4bf490c87"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2025-05-09"
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# Provision of Temporary Resource, Yacht Crew Recruitment Services

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b1b046c-af9b-4c9c-b634-4bd4bf490c87

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the provision of temporary yacht crew recruitment services. This tender, aimed at recruitment services under CPV code 79600000, was conducted using an open procedure below the FTS threshold in compliance with PCR15 regulations. The contract was awarded to Ant Recruitment Ltd, marking the procurement stage as 'Award' on 9th May 2025, with the contract period beginning immediately on the same date until 22nd April 2026. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, along with other regions such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, focusing on maritime crew recruitment.

This tender represents a potential growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in recruitment and personnel supply services, particularly those with expertise in the maritime sector. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in sourcing, screening, and deploying qualified yacht crew swiftly, aligning with the stringent standards required by the DfT. Although Ant Recruitment Ltd has acquired the award, similar businesses with adeptness in temporary staffing and maritime operations can leverage this contract model, opening avenues for service provision in high-stakes maritime transport operations.

## Notice

DfT Provision of Temporary Resource - Yacht Crew Recruitment Services The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a supplier for the provision of Yacht Crew Recruitment Services through an open, competitive process, aligned with procurement regulations for services below the FTS threshold. This procurement was conducting under PCR15. This is a call-off agreement, meaning expenditure will be driven by business need, ensuring flexibility in resource allocation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d32c732-167d-4b4e-b12b-2c1b26bbdad5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 22 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,710 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANT RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d32c732-167d-4b4e-b12b-2c1b26bbdad5
- 19 Mar 2025 at 12:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347d6566-1909-4217-9ed9-49d9de9a5808
- 11 Feb 2025 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347d6566-1909-4217-9ed9-49d9de9a5808

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d32c732-167d-4b4e-b12b-2c1b26bbdad5
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347d6566-1909-4217-9ed9-49d9de9a5808
  19th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d92daf74-d2c9-401e-b51c-dea0355529c7
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/185e4a76-1b77-4fac-945d-ccbc3e558d12
  n/a

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