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OT's National Legislation

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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25 Aug 2021 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, which is based in Southampton, England. The title of the tender is "OT's National Legislation", focusing on providing legal services to implement international maritime obligations across the British Overseas Territories (OTs). This direct procurement method was executed as a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £200,000. The contract period commenced on 5th May 2021 and is set to conclude on 4th May 2022. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded on 5th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in legal services. Businesses that focus on maritime law, compliance with international regulations, or legislative drafting would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with such contracts could facilitate expansion into new markets, as compliance with maritime obligations affects multiple regions within the British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Title

OT's National Legislation

Notice Description

The implementation of international maritime obligations within the British Overseas Territories (OTs); this work includes the drafting of appropriate national legislation to ensure full compliance within seven OTs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ff2ffd7-e727-47b4-b771-0050f2952116
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b54412-66ef-4395-8ce0-bcec42371a7c
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

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2021 - 4 May 2022 6-12 months
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

KNIGHTWOOD LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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