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title: "ID 6097312 DAC 70/25 - Department for Communities - Engaged Communities - Sport NI - Staffing Resource"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058cf9"
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# ID 6097312 DAC 70/25 - Department for Communities - Engaged Communities - Sport NI - Staffing Resource

Buyer: SPORT NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058cf9

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## Summary

Sport NI, a central government public authority based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process (ID 6097312) for staffing resources, specifically for the appointment of an Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO). The award was given to MARO CONSULTING LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) also located in Belfast. The procurement was handled through a direct award method, justified by the specific intellectual property or exclusive rights held by MARO CONSULTING LIMITED. The awarded contract is active as of 17 September 2025, and it covers a period of one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension until 15 September 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £245,609 GBP, and it encompasses the supply services of office personnel within the 'services' industry category.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in the provision of management and executive staffing, particularly those experienced in serving public sector organisations. MARO CONSULTING LIMITED, as the chosen supplier, demonstrates the potential for SMEs, especially in areas with niche expertise, to secure substantial government contracts even through direct award methods. Such procurement processes are particularly advantageous for companies with exclusive IP rights or unique capabilities in service provisions, allowing them to meet specific organisational needs without competition. Companies positioned similarly can find strategic opportunities in the visibility and trust gained through completing government contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Appointment of an Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Sport NI for a period of one year with a further optional extension year.

### Procurement Information

This Direct Award is justified on the grounds set out under paragraph 5 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 where the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract- (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058508-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,609 |
| Contracts value | £245,609 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPORT NI |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5LA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARO CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 13:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058508-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053657-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 13:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050924-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058508-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053657-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050924-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maroconsulting.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sportni.net/

## Provenance

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