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Contemporaneous Notes Course

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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08 May 2025 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a public authority within the United Kingdom's central government, has awarded a contract for an "Online Taking Contemporaneous Notes" course intended for individuals within Her Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG). The procurement process was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and falls under the services category, specifically targeting personnel-training services. The contract was awarded to Skills 2 Share Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Newark. The procurement phase is complete, with the contract's active start date on 6th March 2025 and an end date of 31st March 2025. Key information, including legal oversight provided by the UKPGA 2023/54, demonstrates the adherence to statutory requirements.

This tender can create significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital training and educational services. Companies like Skills 2 Share Limited that have expertise in developing online training courses can find a lucrative market with agencies such as the MCA, who require specialised and tailored training solutions. Businesses looking to grow should focus on demonstrating their capabilities in delivering bespoke training services and their ability to cater to governmental clients. Participation in such procurements can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also increase its credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Contemporaneous Notes Course

Notice Description

Online 'Taking Contemporaneous Notes' course for individuals within HMCG.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019545-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

SKILLS 2 SHARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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