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Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) Management Solution

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in England has awarded a contract for a "Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) Management Solution" valued at £55,931. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 28, 2024, to February 27, 2026. The MCA sought this solution to manage FOIA requests, and the award was granted to Computer Application Services Limited, trading as WorkPro, on February 28, 2024.

This contract opportunity offers businesses specialised in software package and information systems services a chance to grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can find opportunities to compete for similar government contracts. The procurement process for this project was completed following a detailed tender process, providing a stable revenue stream for the chosen supplier over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) Management Solution

Notice Description

This Software will be used as a depository and for management of requests coming into the MCA in relation to the Freedom of Information Act. This cloud based solution was procured using G-Cloud 13.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54dfe418-137b-4482-b158-57fdae05ef51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62822141-8ca4-45ef-908b-df57dacadd6f
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
SME

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
£55,931 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2026 2-3 years
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
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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

COMPUTER APPLICATION SERVICES

Further Information

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