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Specialist Financial Support for the Aviation Surveillance Procurement

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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29 Sep 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process was undertaken by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, seeking specialist financial support for the aviation surveillance procurement. The tender sought expert financial consultancy services aimed at the Aerial Surveillance Service's replacement. With a focus on delivering value for money and financial robustness, the contract started on 29th September 2025 and extends until 24th September 2027, with an initial period of 2 years and the possibility of an additional 12-month extension. This procurement falls under the 'award' stage as of the latest update on 29th September 2025. The process utilised a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services MCF4 framework, indicative of a selective procurement method. Although services are primarily delivered within the United Kingdom, the tender encompasses global delivery addresses, ensuring broad geographic involvement in the project, classified under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV 66171000).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for financial consultancy firms capable of providing independent financial advice integrated with public sector projects. Firms akin to KPMG LLP, which secured the award, stand to benefit, especially those proficient in assessing and ensuring the financial viability and value for money in bids. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could also find suitable opportunities, as indicated by the tender’s suitability criteria. The procurement's alignment with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's strategic objectives provides an active platform for showcasing expertise and delivering high-impact financial advisory services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist Financial Support for the Aviation Surveillance Procurement

Notice Description

Provision of qualified and experienced independent financial advice in relation to financial matters arising in the replacement of the Aerial Surveillance Service. This will include, but not be limited to: a) advice on the best value for money, equitable sharing of costs and financial robustness of each bid and objective assurance of the MCA's overall approach and the suitability of the financial arrangements in the final contract. b) experienced evaluation support in the appraisal of bidder responses. c) lead on financial aspects of the procurement, support financial analysis and provide guidance. d) develop a skills and knowledge transfer process to ensure the MCA is aware of the adviser's outputs and able to monitor or further develop key areas following the end of the adviser's support contract. The procurement was delivered by the form of a Direct Award against Crown Commercial Services MCF4 framework (RM6309). The initial contract is for 2 years and the Authority reserves the right to extend by a further 12 months subject to business need.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-140961c7-3552-4dd2-944d-dd6cc96754eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8fc361-117a-4477-8dfd-599e37f7cf70
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicklin
Contact Email
jonathan.nicklin@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KPMG

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