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OKTA Managed Service

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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18 Jun 2025 at 14:11

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30 May 2025 at 16:04

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19 Apr 2023 at 11:17

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19 Apr 2023 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), headquartered in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for its "OKTA Managed Service" project. This initiative involves extending a 12-month contract under the G-Cloud 13 framework, aimed at managing user identities accessing the UK Ship Register system. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with logistics spanning the United Kingdom and other regions globally. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the procurement stage currently in the award phase, following the publication of the award notice on 30th May 2025.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those focused on security and identity management systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have the potential to thrive by delivering innovative solutions through the G-Cloud framework. The selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement, further provides a streamlined route for qualified suppliers to engage with government contracts, potentially leading to increased visibility and credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

OKTA Managed Service

Notice Description

OKTA is currently used to manage the identities of user accessing the UK Ship Register system. It is a key component of securing the MCA services, to ensure that only appropriately identified and authorised users access the systems and data, providing assurance that external users are protected against data breach. MCA is taking forward a 12 month extension under the G-Cloud 13 contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8f6d78-e6a0-4e2d-af52-927ef6ffe570
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,193 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£354,193 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified

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

CATAPULT CX

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