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title: "Non-exclusive Administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Non-exclusive Administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18ff4937-0afe-4282-9a3f-f20e5054b501

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has concluded the awarding process for the contract titled "Non-exclusive Administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates." The procurement falls under the industry category of administration services (CPV 75100000) and encompasses locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. This contract was awarded to the Scottish Qualifications Authority using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as prescribed under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015. The award stage has been completed as of 29th September 2025, following the tender period that ended on 27th January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 17th September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for companies specialising in administrative services related to safety assessments in the maritime industry. The tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a platform to engage with an eminent government agency and expand their service offerings internationally, given the vast geographic coverage. Businesses benefit from being associated with the MCA, an esteemed public institution, which could further enhance their reputation and credibility within the sector.

## Notice

The MCA are awarding a contract for incumbent supplier to continue to deliver the non-exclusive administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates. The examinations administered by the SQA on behalf of the MCA as listed: - STCW III/2 Management Engineer (Unlimited) - Engineering Knowledge: General/Motor - Engineering Knowledge: General/Steam - Engineering Knowledge Combined - STCW III/2 Management Engineer (Unlimited) Endorsement - Engineering Knowledge - Motor Endorsement - Engineering Knowledge - Steam Endorsement - Chief Engineer Endorsement (Yacht 3) - Chief Engineer (Yacht 2) - Second Engineer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c413d48d-1b9e-49ca-949c-91281ed27a08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c413d48d-1b9e-49ca-949c-91281ed27a08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c413d48d-1b9e-49ca-949c-91281ed27a08
  29th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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