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title: "Lifetime Membership of the International Association of Search and Rescue Coordinators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069316"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Lifetime Membership of the International Association of Search and Rescue Coordinators

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069316

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a procurement process for the lifetime membership of the International Association of Search and Rescue Coordinators. This procurement falls under the services category and is associated with membership organisation services, located primarily in Southampton, United Kingdom. The process was executed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, which meant that there was no competitive bidding. The award stage was reached, and a contract was signed on 23rd February 2026, with the active period running from 24th February to 23rd March 2026. This process utilised the framework set by UK public procurement laws, specifically detailed in legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for organisations operating in the services sector, particularly those offering specialist membership and coordination services. Although this specific procurement was completed without a competitive element, businesses that provide similar services can explore subcontracting opportunities or build partnerships with key players. Large-scale enterprises, familiar with providing service-level agreements and operating within niche professional networks, would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities or related sectors. Understanding the nuances of the direct procurement approach could allow these businesses to position themselves effectively for future tender invitations with reduced competition levels.

## Notice

Lifetime membership of the Internation Association of Search and Rescue Coordinators (IASARC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041806-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,875 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEARCH AND RESCUE COORDINATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041806-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041806-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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