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

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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25 Feb 2026 at 14:12

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16 Apr 2024 at 10:01

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16 Jan 2024 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme has reached the award stage. Managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) located in Southampton, England, this contract involves providing government financial assistance to approved maritime training providers. Ricardo-AEA Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £503,420 under an open procedure. The contract is active from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, offering services classified under administrative development project services (CPV: 75112100). This procurement spans multiple regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in administrative services, particularly those specialising in project management within the maritime sector. Given its suitability for SMEs, small businesses in maritime administration can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in governmental projects. Although large enterprises such as Ricardo-AEA Limited have successfully competed, SMEs focusing on service delivery innovation for maritime training may find this sector opens avenues for growth and collaboration with government bodies like the MCA.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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
£503,420 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£503,420 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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