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Non-exclusive Administration of Mandatory Written Examinations

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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06 Sep 2022 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract titled "Non-exclusive Administration of Mandatory Written Examinations" to the International Association of Maritime Institutions. This procurement falls under the services category with a procurement method of Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract starts on 6th September 2022 and ends on 31st January 2025, with the tender period closing on 5th September 2022. The MCA, based in Southampton, England, is the buying organisation for this contract.

This tender for the administration of written examinations presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering administration services, to engage with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, lasting until January 2025, offers a chance for selected suppliers to establish a long-term working relationship with the MCA, potentially creating avenues for growth and collaboration within the maritime industry.

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Notice Title

Non-exclusive Administration of Mandatory Written Examinations

Notice Description

The MCA are currently reviewing how it undertakes the assessments associated with UK Seafarers obtaining a UK Certificate of Competence (CoC). The current provision is conducted on a concessions basis with the MCA receiving a payment from the service provider to ensure that all costs associated with assistance and oversight of this service are fully recovered to mitigate against any burden on the UK taxpayer. Additional information: Linked to VEAT notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b080bf7a-b4f7-4043-a066-ebbcb1030690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c23bd92-256e-448c-8211-158db6049392
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 2-3 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
0

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME INSTITUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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