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title: "Surveyor Reward Benchmarking Exercise"
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# Surveyor Reward Benchmarking Exercise

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0d4372d-c820-46d4-b4e3-649f24ff1d4b

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for a Surveyor Reward Benchmarking Exercise to BRAMBLE HUB LIMITED. This procurement, classified under the CPV category for business services such as law, marketing, and consulting, aims to study external pay and benefits for roles comparable to MCA Marine Surveyor Grades. It continues a cycle of benchmarking conducted every three years to aid in planning and decision-making. The contract, procured through a selective method via a framework agreement, began on 23rd January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The tender covered a wide geographic scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international regions, with a contract value of £53,900.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and businesses focused on consultancy and benchmarking services within the public sector. Companies with expertise in pay benchmarking or those familiar with marine roles and technical recruitment would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. By participating in such exercises, businesses can enhance their portfolio, strengthen their position within the public service sector, and expand their geographical reach across various territories included in this tender.

## Notice

This purchase is to procure the services of a specialist to conduct a bespoke study of the external pay and benefits landscape of comparable roles to MCA Marine Surveyor Grades. As part of the Survey & Inspection Transformation Programme (SITP) in 2015, a Pay Benchmarking exercise was conducted to help develop an attractive pay and remuneration package for Marine Surveyors and to improve recruitment retention within the organisation. It was agreed following implementation of SITP, that Pay Benchmarking exercises would be completed every 3 years to evaluate the MCAs offer against the external marketplace to measure movement. Exercises were completed in 2019 and 2023, and this exercise is to continue the cycle. This work aims to do the same and to help inform planning and decision making going forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967ccc5d-df3f-4f34-bc8e-c3a730cd7d43 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,900 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAMBLE HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967ccc5d-df3f-4f34-bc8e-c3a730cd7d43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967ccc5d-df3f-4f34-bc8e-c3a730cd7d43
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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