--- title: "Specialist Financial Support for the Aviation Surveillance Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-140961c7-3552-4dd2-944d-dd6cc96754eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-140961c7-3552-4dd2-944d-dd6cc96754eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140961c7-3552-4dd2-944d-dd6cc96754eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140961c7-3552-4dd2-944d-dd6cc96754eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2025-09-29" --- # Specialist Financial Support for the Aviation Surveillance Procurement Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-140961c7-3552-4dd2-944d-dd6cc96754eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-140961c7-3552-4dd2-944d-dd6cc96754eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140961c7-3552-4dd2-944d-dd6cc96754eb.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process was undertaken by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, seeking specialist financial support for the aviation surveillance procurement. The tender sought expert financial consultancy services aimed at the Aerial Surveillance Service's replacement. With a focus on delivering value for money and financial robustness, the contract started on 29th September 2025 and extends until 24th September 2027, with an initial period of 2 years and the possibility of an additional 12-month extension. This procurement falls under the 'award' stage as of the latest update on 29th September 2025. The process utilised a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services MCF4 framework, indicative of a selective procurement method. Although services are primarily delivered within the United Kingdom, the tender encompasses global delivery addresses, ensuring broad geographic involvement in the project, classified under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV 66171000). This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for financial consultancy firms capable of providing independent financial advice integrated with public sector projects. Firms akin to KPMG LLP, which secured the award, stand to benefit, especially those proficient in assessing and ensuring the financial viability and value for money in bids. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could also find suitable opportunities, as indicated by the tender’s suitability criteria. The procurement's alignment with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's strategic objectives provides an active platform for showcasing expertise and delivering high-impact financial advisory services within the public sector. ## Notice Provision of qualified and experienced independent financial advice in relation to financial matters arising in the replacement of the Aerial Surveillance Service. This will include, but not be limited to: a) advice on the best value for money, equitable sharing of costs and financial robustness of each bid and objective assurance of the MCA's overall approach and the suitability of the financial arrangements in the final contract. b) experienced evaluation support in the appraisal of bidder responses. c) lead on financial aspects of the procurement, support financial analysis and provide guidance. d) develop a skills and knowledge transfer process to ensure the MCA is aware of the adviser's outputs and able to monitor or further develop key areas following the end of the adviser's support contract. The procurement was delivered by the form of a Direct Award against Crown Commercial Services MCF4 framework (RM6309). The initial contract is for 2 years and the Authority reserves the right to extend by a further 12 months subject to business need. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8fc361-117a-4477-8dfd-599e37f7cf70 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £310,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO15 1EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KPMG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2025 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8fc361-117a-4477-8dfd-599e37f7cf70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8fc361-117a-4477-8dfd-599e37f7cf70 29th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e95c8833-370e-4042-bf39-f0f394a6d594 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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