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title: "GSS24096 - Marine Labour"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65c51773-2dd7-4cfc-8498-f47665e66f95"
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# GSS24096 - Marine Labour

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65c51773-2dd7-4cfc-8498-f47665e66f95

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has completed an open procurement process to establish a framework agreement for the supply of marine labour to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) vessels. The contract, titled "GSS24096 - Marine Labour," falls under the industry category of marine services. The agreement is divided into three lots: Deck, covering positions like Master and Chief Officer; Engine, covering roles such as Chief Engineer; and Catering, encompassing roles like Purser and Chief Cook. Published on 19th November 2024, this award notice confirms the procurement's completion stage, using an open procedure. The framework agreement has a total value of £1,400,000 and covers services within the United Kingdom from 3rd February 2025 to 11th February 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in marine recruitment, particularly those capable of providing qualified personnel swiftly. Companies like Advanced Resource Managers Limited and Seamariner Limited, identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and awarded as suppliers, demonstrate that SMEs with the ability to deliver marine staff promptly and manage payroll services can thrive. The framework's requirement for contingent mariners to have the necessary certifications and meet rigorous security checks also highlights opportunities for agencies with robust compliance and recruitment processes.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** BAS required ad-hoc marine contingent labour to be supplied to the BAS vessels as and when required. This procurement relates to the established a framework agreement, which will be divided into 3 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Deck Roles covered: Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Bosun, Bosun's Mate, Science Bosun, Launchman, ABs Lot 2 - Engine Roles covered: Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 4th Engineer, Deck Engineer, ETO Engineer, ETO Comms, Motorman Lot 3 - Catering Roles covered: Purser, Cook-Stewards, Senior Stewards, Stewards, Chief Cook, Cook This contract has been awarded after an open procedure under PCR2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a42efb2d-adc3-4f13-867f-e495bedbc648 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED RESOURCE MANAGERS; ELITE CONSULT GROUP; OFFSHORE OPERATIONS; SEAMARINER; WORLDWIDE RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a42efb2d-adc3-4f13-867f-e495bedbc648
- 19 Nov 2024 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3cdc8a9-3227-4a12-9675-6bb8de42774e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a42efb2d-adc3-4f13-867f-e495bedbc648
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3cdc8a9-3227-4a12-9675-6bb8de42774e
  19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5683e28-1303-494e-a775-a2c94fda0751
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d205915-8ffd-448d-aa6e-ea5945fb527e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60730d6a-4805-42c6-bd73-4266cad6a87a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6189381-2997-4819-a1be-406dad83e213
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60ac0e0d-b60a-4f4a-89d8-ccde40658081
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb7970c2-ef03-490a-990f-513cb16687bb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/575c8bd0-e085-4c09-b35e-e14237839028
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/504f2841-867f-47a2-b168-47114da14c79
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/658810c3-510c-4428-adc0-52b3b524e041
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c63a7f92-f680-4910-b4fe-86f52345dc24
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6109b7e6-48df-41fe-9272-638ac1d9d0cb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e03b3afe-73b9-4786-902d-ad25acb9e669
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f91f8e27-f7f8-4c83-a155-947f7b4c8d40
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/789a6fac-9ca4-4b35-a8b9-7b92a9e74163

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