Planning

MCA Legal Services - UK Regulatory & Compliance Investigations Team

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for legal services, specifically focusing on UK regulatory and compliance investigations. This procurement bears the title "MCA Legal Services - UK Regulatory & Compliance Investigations Team" and forms part of a strategic initiative executed through a government framework agreement to secure cost-effectiveness while efficiently managing risks. The solicitation is categorised under the legal services industry, with a total estimated value of £2,640,000. The planned contract period is from 3rd March 2027 to 2nd March 2031, with significant future implications for the industry stakeholders. Key dates in the timeline include a future notice expected by 2nd September 2026.

This procurement process presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in compliance and regulatory investigations. It represents an ideal opening for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of leveraging the framework agreement to deliver high-quality services while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Participating in this tender could significantly boost a firm's portfolio and reputation by aligning with a prestigious central government entity like the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The focus on efficiency and best value for money implies that innovative practices and cost-effective solutions will be highly regarded in this competitive setting.

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Notice Title

MCA Legal Services - UK Regulatory & Compliance Investigations Team

Notice Description

The MCA has statutory authority for enforcing Merchant Shipping and Health & Safety legislation in the form of a private prosecution against offenders. This proposal provides a single supplier model through an established Government framework agreement to achieve best value for money and outsourcing of administration and high risk activities to create recyclable efficiencies and reduce risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030004-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2027 - 2 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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