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title: "IT Technical Architect"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# IT Technical Architect

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d325dc42-d154-4be6-834f-e75faf2aa03c

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) involved an open procedure to engage a Lead Technical Architect for providing architectural leadership, technical assurance, and delivery governance. The overall value of the contract was £95,829.50, covering a six-month period from 5th May 2026 to 13th October 2026, targeting supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, in locations spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The awarding stage of this procurement has been completed, with SEARCH CONSULTANCY LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract, as published on 28th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT and personnel supply services to showcase their expertise in technical architecture. While the MCA primarily engages larger suppliers, SMEs and VCSEs may consider forming partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements with larger firms like SEARCH CONSULTANCY LIMITED to gain footholds in such contracts. Businesses with strong capabilities in technical assurance and governance, particularly those with prior experience in serving government organisations across diverse geographical areas, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Lead Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership, technical assurance, and delivery governance for a period of 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c7fa420-1c35-4291-b853-25df7ed215e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,829 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,829 |
| 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 | SEARCH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c7fa420-1c35-4291-b853-25df7ed215e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c7fa420-1c35-4291-b853-25df7ed215e0
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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