Award

(COTS) Software Solution

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2023 at 09:36

Award

04 Oct 2021 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software solution. The tender aimed to provide a system for MCA employees to record working time in compliance with statutory requirements. The procurement method was selective, with a contract value of £10,151 GBP. The contract period is from August 8, 2023, to August 8, 2024, and the tender period ended on August 7, 2023. The location for the delivery of services is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, falling under the services category.

This tender by MCA presents opportunities for business growth, especially for software companies offering COTS solutions. With a focus on service delivery, businesses able to cater to statutory compliance needs would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable suppliers for this procurement. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, indicating a closed opportunity for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

(COTS) Software Solution

Notice Description

Commercial off the shelf (COTS) software solution to allow MCA HMCG Coastal employees (including ex-employees) to record working time and hold the records in line with statutory requirements for a period of at least 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25b294fb-3f0d-487e-9907-5bab899bb40e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e42c032-399e-4e73-9e21-dc26f78e885f
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,151 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,453 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2023 - 8 Aug 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+0000

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGINEERED APPLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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