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Training Course for Future SEO

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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01 May 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency focuses on a "Training Course for Future SEO," within the industry category of staff development services. The procurement, with a total value of £24,430, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This process concluded with the award phase, and the contract, awarded on 1st March 2026 to Ernst & Young LLP, covered diverse locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract period was from 2nd March 2026 to 1st April 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in staff development services, as it extends training expertise to a broad geographical area. Businesses of varying scales, especially SMEs, would benefit from participating in such tenders due to their suitability for this kind of project. With the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as the buying organisation, businesses engaged in training and development can enhance their portfolios and gain valuable partnerships in a high-profile sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Course for Future SEO

Notice Description

A bespoke programme for future SEO role.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97d2650c-2a3d-48de-a15c-36934901d3ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a0f4d8-f18d-4e9a-9ad3-7e5b8762027a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,430 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 30 days
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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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