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Media National Contingency Plan (NCP) Exercise

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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05 Aug 2025 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), located in Southampton, England, has completed the public procurement process for the "Media National Contingency Plan (NCP) Exercise". This procurement falls under the "Specialist training services" category with a value of £22,000 and utilised a limited procurement method involving competitive quotation below the threshold. The procurement concerns delivering services across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 5th August 2025, following a contract period that spanned from 21st March 2025 to 31st July 2025. The contract was awarded to Navigate Response Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media response and training services, particularly those looking to provide specialist training to government agencies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find such procurement opportunities advantageous, as this tender has been deemed suitable for SMEs. Companies with expertise in contingency planning, media relations, or similar fields are well-positioned to compete in future tenders of similar nature, enabling business growth and expansion within both domestic and international markets. Contracts like these offer a platform to engage with public sector initiatives and build a reputation in delivering high-quality specialist services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media National Contingency Plan (NCP) Exercise

Notice Description

National Contingency Plan (NCP) to test MCA Press Office media response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee75546c-9b39-492b-8c1b-dd44bbab8f5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598f18c9-dedf-4e40-8651-f2828a3f2910
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
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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

NAVIGATE RESPONSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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