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title: "Interim Head of Operations (Cardiff)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Interim Head of Operations (Cardiff)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6b77178-736f-4a43-8635-7619cd1252eb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, involves the hiring of an Interim Head of Operations for their Cardiff location. This position, titled "Interim Head of Operations (Cardiff)", falls under the supply services of personnel category and has a contract value of £75,000. The contract is based on a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 28 October 2019. The awarded contract spans from 29 October 2019 to 29 April 2020, and was published on 3 September 2021.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel services, particularly those able to provide interim management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar roles, as this procurement is suitable for their participation. The timeframe of this contract also suggests that businesses with the capacity to mobilise quickly and manage high-stakes transitions will find valuable openings within this and comparable contracts.

## Notice

An interim head of Operations id required to provide immediate cover to the RSS (Cardiff) on a 6 month fixed term contract. This post will provide a comprehensive overhaul of working practices, organisational structures, behaviours and competences in RSS. Additionally, the role will give leadership oversight on the IT transformation project (Waves) and the office refurbishment scheduled for early 2020. During this 6-month period a permanent head of operations will be recruited, with an estimated start in RSS will have been fully stabilised and will be fit for the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cfb694-6b64-482b-9041-a2698145464f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2019 - 29 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2021 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cfb694-6b64-482b-9041-a2698145464f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cfb694-6b64-482b-9041-a2698145464f
  3rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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