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Online TRiM Refresher, Manager and New Practitioner Course

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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26 Nov 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of an online TRiM refresher, manager and new practitioner course. This contract, awarded to March on Stress, a supplier known for its bespoke training delivery for blue light services, entails eight courses designed to train 68 individuals. The process followed a direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and pertains to specialist training services in the public authority - central government category. The contract commenced on 6th March 2025 and will run until 13th March 2026, with its specifics detailed under legal reference 2023/54.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bespoke training services, especially those familiar with the requirements of emergency services. The procurement focuses on training and development, providing a platform for suppliers with niche expertise in specialist training services to engage with central government agencies. SMEs with the capability to deliver tailored programmes that resonate with the operational framework of public safety and emergency services would find themselves well-suited to compete in opportunities like this.

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Notice Title

Online TRiM Refresher, Manager and New Practitioner Course

Notice Description

Online TRiM refresher, manager and new practitioner course for identified individuals within the MCA. 8 courses in total training 68 individuals. March on Stress deliver operational courses based on their awareness of the requirements of a blue light service, their integrity and the bespoke deliveries which 'speak' to our business that they offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077108-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

MARCH ON STRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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