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Investors in People Accreditation

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government body located in Southampton, conducted a procurement process titled "Investors in People Accreditation." This procedure was completed, with the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement, categorised under miscellaneous services, utilised a direct method below the threshold, thus bypassing competition. The contract was awarded to Investors In People, a large-scale supplier based in London, on 24th June 2025, with the service period running from 25th June to 2nd July 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in accreditation and wellbeing services. Firms with expertise in niche service provision can find prospects for collaboration or subcontracting in similar government-led initiatives. The direct procurement method indicates potential for connections, particularly for businesses capable of offering specialised services without conventional bidding procedures. Large enterprises with extensive industry experience might be well-suited to explore similar opportunities with central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Investors in People Accreditation

Notice Description

'Investors in People' and 'We Invest in Wellbeing' Accreditation for the MCA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048671-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 2 Jul 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

INVESTORS IN PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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