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The Discovery and Alpha Phases for the Seafarer Oral Exams

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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31 May 2022 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "The Discovery and Alpha Phases for the Seafarer Oral Exams" was awarded by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, to Cognisco Limited. This procurement falls under IT services within the consulting and software development category. The contract is currently active, having been awarded on 7 March 2022, and is valued at £339,448, running until 7 March 2024. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender process saw a reduction from thirteen to two suppliers based on their service definitions against minimum requirements, ultimately resulting in one supplier fulfilling the requirements.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their involvement in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar procurement opportunities within this sector. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in exam processes or educational technology would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders, leveraging the established framework agreements to engage with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

The Discovery and Alpha Phases for the Seafarer Oral Exams

Notice Description

The G-Cloud 12 down select process has taken place. Thirteen suppliers were initially identified, their service definitions were assessed against the minimum requirements for the solution which reduced the number of suppliers to two. Some clarification questions were sent to both suppliers to help us fully understand the service they offered and as a result only one supplier was able to fully meet the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-456690d8-b577-45d4-b194-a2b831699cf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46aa9759-29af-483c-9a4a-ecc5eca63db2
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£339,448 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£339,448 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2022 - 7 Mar 2024 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNISCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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