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Articulate 360 Licenses

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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01 May 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency focuses on acquiring "Articulate 360 Licenses" for the purpose of designing, building, and maintaining e-learning content. This procurement, classified under license management software development services, involves a call-off from a framework agreement and follows a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £24,300, spans from 26 March 2026 to 25 March 2029. The award stage was concluded with Traineasy Ltd, a large-scale supplier, being selected. The tender encompasses wide-ranging delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software services pertinent to e-learning solutions. Organisations that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous, as the procurement process is designed to be suitable for them. The extensive contract period provides a stable and prolonged engagement for businesses to cement their foothold and expand service offerings within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term government relationships.

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Notice Title

Articulate 360 Licenses

Notice Description

Articulate 360 to design, build, and maintain high-quality e-learning content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdc33a0d-1872-4c5a-a99f-c6acd487035f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c8a331d-26d2-4d5c-81bb-6b0daa095101
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAINEASY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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