Award

Non-exclusive Administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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29 Sep 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has concluded the awarding process for the contract titled "Non-exclusive Administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates." The procurement falls under the industry category of administration services (CPV 75100000) and encompasses locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. This contract was awarded to the Scottish Qualifications Authority using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as prescribed under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015. The award stage has been completed as of 29th September 2025, following the tender period that ended on 27th January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 17th September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for companies specialising in administrative services related to safety assessments in the maritime industry. The tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a platform to engage with an eminent government agency and expand their service offerings internationally, given the vast geographic coverage. Businesses benefit from being associated with the MCA, an esteemed public institution, which could further enhance their reputation and credibility within the sector.

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Notice Title

Non-exclusive Administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates

Notice Description

The MCA are awarding a contract for incumbent supplier to continue to deliver the non-exclusive administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates. The examinations administered by the SQA on behalf of the MCA as listed: - STCW III/2 Management Engineer (Unlimited) - Engineering Knowledge: General/Motor - Engineering Knowledge: General/Steam - Engineering Knowledge Combined - STCW III/2 Management Engineer (Unlimited) Endorsement - Engineering Knowledge - Motor Endorsement - Engineering Knowledge - Steam Endorsement - Chief Engineer Endorsement (Yacht 3) - Chief Engineer (Yacht 2) - Second Engineer <3000GT, <9000kW Unlimited - Chief Engineer <500GT, <300kW Limited - Chief Engineer <300GT, <9000kW Unlimited Additional information: FTS notice: 2024/S 000-035351 Awarding as a negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c413d48d-1b9e-49ca-949c-91281ed27a08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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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

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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