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title: "Pay Benchmarking Exercise for HMCG"
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# Pay Benchmarking Exercise for HMCG

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74102efd-e08c-47af-834f-70163d491bd5

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for a "Pay Benchmarking Exercise for HMCG". This project falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services (CPV 79414000) and involves reviewing HM Coastguard officer grades, pay, and rewards. The contract has been awarded to JOURNEY4 LIMITED, located in York, North Yorkshire, with the project set to start on 3rd January 2024 and end on 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6187: Lot5 HR Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), with a total contract value of £50,000 GBP. Notably, this procurement is suitable for SMEs, but not for VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR management consultancy services to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio. Companies with a background in human resources, particularly those experienced with public sector roles and compensation benchmarking, would find this tender a fitting match. SMEs stand to benefit greatly from such opportunities, positioning themselves as key players in the market while contributing to the strategic goals of a major public agency like the MCA. The successful execution of this contract could bolster a firm's reputation and open doors for future government contracts.

## Notice

Using Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6187: Lot5 HR Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), our requirement is to review HM Coastguard Officer grades, pay and reward against comparative roles in similar organisations and across Government at a regional and national level. This will provide an evidential base to assist HM Coastguard develop appropriate and tailored strategies to improve recruitment and retention and ensure that its staff are correctly graded, paid and rewarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3790db2-8ea5-409f-be80-856ca971139e |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | JOURNEY4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3790db2-8ea5-409f-be80-856ca971139e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3790db2-8ea5-409f-be80-856ca971139e
  14th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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