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Provision of a HMCG Clinical Governance Medical Director

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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16 Sep 2025 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency for the contract titled "Provision of a HMCG Clinical Governance Medical Director." Classified under the technical services category (CPV code 71356000), this procurement requires a qualified medical doctor with experience in casualty care within search and rescue or emergency services settings. The service is intended for multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This process has moved through to the award stage as of 16 September 2025, with the contract commencing on 1 October 2025 and concluding on 30 September 2027. The procurement was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement process actively considers these organisational types. Companies with expertise in clinical governance and technical services, particularly those with operational experience in search and rescue environments, are well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Awarded to Fourthnight Limited, this contract illustrates the potential for SMEs to secure competitive government contracts and expand their services across diverse geographic areas. The procurement calls for businesses capable of delivering expert medical advice, contributing to policy, procedure, and training enhancements for the Coastguard Clinical Governance Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a HMCG Clinical Governance Medical Director

Notice Description

The requirement is for a qualified medical doctor with extensive experience of delivering casualty care on scene in a search and rescue or emergency services environment to sit on the Coastguard Clinical Governance Board to provide expert medical advice in relation to changes to policy, procedures, training, equipment procurement and ongoing incident review/investigational work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13ba6581-4769-415a-be48-d738e2fc05e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bed57b-9b93-405d-820e-6c15a909e08b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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

FOURTHNIGHT

Further Information

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