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Providing support, maintenance and Cloud services management for the MCA Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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15 Apr 2024 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for providing support, maintenance, and Cloud services management for the MCA Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS). The tender, titled "Providing support, maintenance and Cloud services management for the MCA Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS)", falls under the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028, with a total value of £908,500. The tender closed on November 9, 2023.

This opportunity to maintain the CERS system could benefit businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide cloud services management may find this tender particularly suited for their expertise. The MCA is the buying organisation for this contract, providing a chance for suppliers to engage with a key government agency in the UK. The award was given to IB Boost Ltd, marking business growth for the selected supplier in supporting critical maritime reporting infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing support, maintenance and Cloud services management for the MCA Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS)

Notice Description

CERS is the Consolidated European Reporting System which supports the United Kingdom in fulfilling its maritime reporting requirements under international legislation. CERS will allow ports, shipping agents and vessels to meet reporting requirements in a user-friendly and modern application. The information collected by CERS is sent onwards to the European hosted THETIS system, where it can be accessed by MCA Surveyors and inform the UK's vessel inspection regime. An API tool also allows manipulation of the CERS dataset to respond to government and industry queries. CERS is cloud hosted and not managed as part of the MCA network. An external supplier is required to maintain the system, troubleshoot errors, and liaise with external bodies that have system connections.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b8b6d6-1ebe-4021-a545-3692a4382af9
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
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
£908,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£908,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
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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

IB BOOST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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