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The Administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2024 at 10:01

Tender

16 Jan 2024 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the administration of UK Government support grants for maritime training under the SMarT scheme. The contract, titled "The Administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme," falls under the services category with a value of £331,600. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The tender closed on February 20, 2024.

This procurement opportunity by the MCA presents a chance for businesses, especially in the administrative development services sector, to participate in providing maritime training support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage with the opportunity. With a focus on services, this tender is suited for businesses looking to engage in the maritime training support sector and can benefit from the government financial assistance under the SMarT scheme.

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Notice Title

The Administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded for the administration of Government support grants for maritime training, under the scheme known as SMarT - UK Support for Maritime Training. SMarT may provide government financial assistance under the powers in Section 56 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 to providers of approved training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ef557d4-9e5a-47bf-88d1-bdf3aaa8327c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f30155f6-7113-437c-9f72-660831e40b95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442038172428

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

RICARDO-AEA

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