Award

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BILL VALIDATION AND BUREAU SERVICES

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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AwardUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 12:45

Award

24 Sep 2021 at 16:19

TenderAmendment

26 Aug 2021 at 11:33

TenderAmendment

25 Aug 2021 at 17:23

TenderAmendment

23 Aug 2021 at 14:45

TenderAmendment

19 Aug 2021 at 12:14

Tender

18 Aug 2021 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Bill Validation and Bureau Services", which is being managed by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency based in Southampton, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically corporate finance and venture capital services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract is valued at £108,000. The tendering process concluded on 17th September 2021, with the contract period spanning from 24th September 2021 to 31st December 2025. The award was confirmed on 24th September 2021, recognising Monarch Partnership Ltd as the successful supplier. The MCA operates under a wide geographical remit, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and other locations, which reflects its comprehensive bill processing requirements across more than 500 sites.

This tender offers an expansive opportunity for businesses specialising in utility bill validation and finance-related services, particularly those experienced in handling large volumes of electronic data interchange (EDI) formatted invoices. Businesses that are SMEs will find this contract particularly approachable, given its suitability for this business scale. Companies with expertise in managing complex billing ecosystems, delivering efficient validation and payment clearing, can leverage this contract to grow within the UK public sector market, proving particularly advantageous for those looking to expand their service reach across a diverse geographic landscape.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BILL VALIDATION AND BUREAU SERVICES

Notice Description

Award Notice - The MCA has a UK wide Estate with over 500 sites generating in excess of 500utility bills per month, the majority of which are produced in an EDI Format. All these bills require validation and clearing for payment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63336fb4-dd5b-4e50-85f5-5f1b9ee7356d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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Contact Email
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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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONARCH PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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