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Online 'Taking Contemporaneous Notes' course

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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25 Nov 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process for an "Online 'Taking Contemporaneous Notes' course" intended for identified individuals within HMCG. The contract falls under the 'Education and Training Services' industry category, focusing on service delivery across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This was a direct, single tender action procurement method, given it fell below the threshold. The contract period began on 6th March 2025 and concluded on 13th March 2025. The award was made to Skills 2 Share Limited, with a total contract value of GBP 16,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those adept at delivering online courses. Firms with experience in service provision across multiple locations and those capable of meeting the specific needs of agencies like the MCA would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the procurement method and contract size favourable due to the suitability criteria that highlight potential accessibility for smaller enterprises. Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth through expanding clientele and enhancing sector-specific expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online 'Taking Contemporaneous Notes' course

Notice Description

Online 'Taking Contemporaneous Notes' course for identified individuals within HMCG.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0303c01e-b751-4582-b4b9-846b1acef442
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0eb3259-8442-42fe-9a20-ff3c7028df80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLS 2 SHARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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