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Online Technical Assessment Platform

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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28 Nov 2025 at 09:17

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24 Jan 2024 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the "Online Technical Assessment Platform" was initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), headquartered in Southampton, England. Classified under the IT services industry category, this procurement relates to consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Cognisco, with a total value of £590,130, commencing on 7th March 2022 and concluding on 3rd July 2026. The award was published on 24th January 2024, and the procurement process is now complete. The project will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly consulting and software development. The contract's scale and duration underline its potential to contribute significantly to business growth for companies involved. While the main supplier was a large organisation, the tender process was open to SMEs and VCSEs, making it a viable prospect for a range of enterprise scales. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative technical solutions could also benefit greatly from participation in similar procurements, leveraging such projects to expand their market reach and enhance their competitive standing.

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Notice Title

Online Technical Assessment Platform

Notice Description

Extension to complete work as agreed in original contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d46ce3c-862d-441d-805d-a77cc0a066a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbac496-193e-4e78-9b24-506f36d5bd1b
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
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£590,130 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2022 - 3 Jul 2026 4-5 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
+0000

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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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