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25 Apr 2025 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "MCA Veeam Software Maintenance & Support," classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000). This procurement involves supporting their existing Veeam software licences with upgrades and 24/7 technical support. The contracting was undertaken through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement (ID - RM6098) TePAS2, Lot 3. The procurement process progressed from the tender period ending on 29th November 2024, with a contract duration starting on 6th December 2024 and extending till 23rd December 2027. The services are required across multiple regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and technical support services. The tender process was particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing them to leverage the established Crown Commercial Services framework for supply chain inclusion. With a contract value of £152,843 GBP, the opportunity provided a significant growth avenue, especially for firms with existing frameworks that align with public sector demands. Businesses in these sectors are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MCA Veeam Software Maintenance & Support

Notice Description

Whilst the MCA hold perpetual Veeam software licensing, support is required to provide the MCA with access to software upgrades and 24/7 technical support. The MCA invited all suppliers from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement ID - RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS2) - Lot 3 Hardware and Associated Services to participate in this Further Competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e3b7472-b491-4e0a-afc0-4d15194aef29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3787e66-5a8d-4fb3-99c7-bcbe696c3259
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,843 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2027 3-4 years
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
Maritime & 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
Postcode Area
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

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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