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Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Programme - Overseas Territories Legal Services

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the "Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Programme - Overseas Territories Legal Services". This procurement falls under the legal services category and has a value of £168,000. The contract, awarded to Knightwood Legal, involves providing legal advice and drafting national maritime legislation for UK Overseas Territories. The tender method used was a direct procurement through a single tender action. The contract period is from April 13, 2023, to April 12, 2024, with the tender period ending on March 21, 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for legal service providers with expertise in maritime law and compliance. Small to medium-sized legal firms, especially those familiar with international maritime obligations and conventions, are well-suited for this contracting process. The location for service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. By successfully bidding on this contract, businesses can contribute to ensuring compliance with international maritime standards for the UK and its Overseas Territories, strengthening their reputation within the International Maritime Organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Programme - Overseas Territories Legal Services

Notice Description

CSSF require legal advice and drafting of national maritime legislation for UK Overseas Territories (OTs) to ensure compliance with, and implementation of, International Maritime obligations and conventions. Government Legal Department (GLD) has previously confirmed that it is unable to provide support for the work: this continues to be the case. Limitations on internal resource and focus on retention of European Union law within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and wider Department for Transport also preclude this requirement from being undertaken in-house. The UK Flag State comprises of the UK, the Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies. The UK as the member state to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) represents the OTs and Crown Dependencies at International fora and retains responsibility of oversight of the Red Ensign Group (REG); this includes monitoring of compliance towards internationally set obligations. As the UK is considered a collective of shipping registers with the REG, non-compliance towards conventions by the OTs has a potential impact on the international standing of the UK and the reputation of the UK within the IMO, of which the UK is host to, and which we hold a Council seat position. Contingent liability in the event of non-compliance, or the inability of the OTs to enforce convention requirements in, for example, reclaiming damages from an oil spill, therefore causes ultimate liability to rest with the UK, both upon the Secretary of State for Transport, and the UK taxpayers for covering costs beyond the OTs capabilities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bb770c3-6ce2-4352-97ad-ce1f28afd545
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aff5298-329e-4444-871c-d1dbc6a04c84
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2023 - 12 Apr 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNIGHTWOOD LEGAL

Further Information

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