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title: "Recruitment of the new SOSREP"
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buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Recruitment of the new SOSREP

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74bd86a3-9676-4db2-900b-2ae25c23475d

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is conducting a direct procurement process for the recruitment of a new Secretary of State Representative (SOSREP), with the tender titled "Recruitment of the new SOSREP." This service falls under the recruitment services category (CPV code: 79600000) and is valued at £25,500. The procurement process is currently complete, having ended on 6 January 2017, with the contract period running from 9 January 2017 to 9 June 2017. The geographical scope includes areas such as the United Kingdom and Europe, specifically targeting the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This recruitment tender represents an opportunity for specialised recruitment firms, particularly those with expertise in maritime executive search services, to expand their business by engaging in high-profile public sector contracts. Given the emphasis on the complexities of the role, businesses with proven experience in placing senior maritime executives will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This recruitment task not only fosters business growth but also allows firms to establish long-term partnerships with government departments, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the procurement market.

## Notice

The current SOSREP (Secretary of State Representative) is due to leave the MCA 30 April 2018. Owing to the complexities of the role, the responsibilities involved and the number of Government departments in the reporting lines recruitment into the post must be handled correctly and the right candidate appointed. A proven specialist maritime executive search firm must therefore be used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af19362-5508-49db-9338-c9cfe482c041 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2017 - 9 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | MARITIME & 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 | ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2017 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af19362-5508-49db-9338-c9cfe482c041

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af19362-5508-49db-9338-c9cfe482c041
  17th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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