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Provision of Competency Management

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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20 Oct 2025 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of a competency management system to Comaea UK Limited. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and will serve locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework agreement. The contract is valued at £80,868 and is set to start on 1 January 2026, concluding on 31 December 2028. It aims to facilitate the management of competency information for MCA and HMCG employees, ensuring their technical capabilities align with required standards.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in competency management solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability for such organisations. Businesses with experience in providing systems for large organisations or government bodies could find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a relationship with a significant public sector agency like the MCA.

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Notice Title

Provision of Competency Management

Notice Description

System to manage competency information for MCA and HMCG, enabling employees to track their technical capabilities against required competency levels. This procurement was achieved using a down selection process from Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc45a516-7028-445f-8722-8b30a893984c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51802173-a146-45a7-b3f6-a1a1885851cb
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
£80,868 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,868 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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

COMAEA

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