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HR Case Management System (MCA)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for an HR Case Management System aimed at enhancing the storage and management of HR records. The industry category is primarily focused on document management systems and spans several locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process concluding on 28th January 2025. The contract, valued at £154,468, is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The award was made to Computer Application Services Ltd on 20th August 2025, and its details were published on 6th January 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in developing HR and document management systems. SMEs should particularly consider this type of contract as it aligns with the MCA’s suitability criteria which support small to medium enterprises. Participation in such contracts can open avenues for these companies to establish a foothold in the public sector market, providing advanced technological solutions to enhance operational efficiencies for established organisational entities.

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Notice Title

HR Case Management System (MCA)

Notice Description

This requirement provides the MCA with a specialist HR Case Management system to provide a secure and effective system to store HR records and provide efficient processes to allow HR staff to carry out their job in a time effective way.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-661192f3-add9-4224-9f64-7ca9f05758c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e30dcef-c33c-47b2-acbd-ecc9fb4f530f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,468 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,468 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
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

Notice Documents

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