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GSeC's Subscription

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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17 Aug 2021 at 07:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) engaging in a direct tender for the "GSeC's Subscription", aimed at acquiring a security software package. This procurement falls under the services category, with a budget of £40,000 (excluding VAT), initiated following a Departmental Security Health Check. The award date is set for 21 April 2021, and the subscription period lasts until 20 April 2022, specifically targeting businesses located in the South East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services or software development, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competing for this contract could enable these businesses to expand their offerings and secure a stable income stream through a long-term service arrangement with a major government body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSeC's Subscription

Notice Description

Following the recent Departmental Security Health Check, MCA has been requested to participate in an annual subscription arrangement for the services of Government Security Centres. The Chief Executive and Executive Team have approved this request and committed to 1 year subscription at a cost of PS40,000 (ex VAT).The Cabinet Office Transforming Government Security Programme (TGS, 2018-21) has established 5 Government Security Centres (GSeCs). These specialist teams provide shared security services from a single delivery point across government bodies, bringing greater expertise and enabling economies of scale across government. The team will engage withMCA to agree a tailored package of services to be delivered within the period of the subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44a6ee81-3eab-4629-a60f-4c045a3d934d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9272c6aa-1066-4cfe-a4ed-5a100f4d1aa1
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2021 - 20 Apr 2022 6-12 months
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
+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

CABINET OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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