Award

Seafarer Documentation System 2 (SDS II) Support Maintenance and CI of the live system

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the award stage of their tender process, selecting KERV DIGITAL LIMITED to maintain and support the Seafarer Documentation System (SDS II). This interim contract aligns with the timeline for the Maritime Digital Platform (MDP) Phase 2. The awarded contract commenced on 26th June 2024 and will continue until 14th December 2026, with a total value of £160,752 GBP. The MCA, headquartered in Southampton, England, operates within the IT services sector, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and this procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement opportunity offers growth potential for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and maintenance. The project suits businesses classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). KERV DIGITAL LIMITED, a London-based SME, could set a precedent for similar-sized companies in showcasing competence in handling technical support and system maintenance contracts. Organisations in related industries may find expanding their portfolios with public sector contracts advantageous in demonstrating their capabilities and establishing partnerships with government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seafarer Documentation System 2 (SDS II) Support Maintenance and CI of the live system

Notice Description

The MCA requires a support and maintenance contract for the Seafarer Documentation System (SDS II) as an interim arrangement while the tender for the Maritime Digital Platform (MDP) Phase 2 is prepared. A search has been conducted on G-Cloud 13 and the service offering 940571190152556 was selected. This contract was extended in December 2024 to align to the implementation timeline of MDP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6700295-36d7-47c1-95c8-bdc19ab5aadd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1bc865-af49-4c40-af7e-82dac662fecd
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,753 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,752 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2024 - 14 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

KERV DIGITAL

Further Information

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