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First Line Out-of-Hours Service Desk - Extension

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 09:32

Award

22 Aug 2023 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, involves an extension for the First Line Out-of-Hours Service Desk, addressing IT services under the CPV code 72000000. This process was executed following a 'selective' procurement method through a framework agreement. The award for this contract occurred on 22nd September 2025, with the contract period starting on 29th September 2025 and ending on 28th March 2026. The services are to be delivered across a range of locations, including various British territories and globally, with a total contract value of £92,687.64. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and is currently at the 'award' stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The use of a selective procurement method through a known framework indicates that companies with existing credentials within this framework have a beneficial position. Organisations classified as SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability criteria. Large-scale suppliers, exemplified by Little Fish (UK) Ltd, the current contract holder, showcase the potential for substantial engagement and growth within the public sector IT services domain.

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Notice Title

First Line Out-of-Hours Service Desk - Extension

Notice Description

A 6-month extension has been put in place for the Out-of-Hours service desk currently provided to the MCA. The contract was originally tendered under the Crown Commercial Service framework Technology Services 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-520f220a-8d30-4719-9562-6204860d49da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2809e01d-c423-4dca-a2d3-29a2af03626e
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
£92,687 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£342,239 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE FISH (UK

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