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title: "(COTS) Software Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25b294fb-3f0d-487e-9907-5bab899bb40e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# (COTS) Software Solution

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25b294fb-3f0d-487e-9907-5bab899bb40e

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software solution. The tender aimed to provide a system for MCA employees to record working time in compliance with statutory requirements. The procurement method was selective, with a contract value of £10,151 GBP. The contract period is from August 8, 2023, to August 8, 2024, and the tender period ended on August 7, 2023. The location for the delivery of services is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, falling under the services category.

This tender by MCA presents opportunities for business growth, especially for software companies offering COTS solutions. With a focus on service delivery, businesses able to cater to statutory compliance needs would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable suppliers for this procurement. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, indicating a closed opportunity for interested businesses.

## Notice

Commercial off the shelf (COTS) software solution to allow MCA HMCG Coastal employees (including ex-employees) to record working time and hold the records in line with statutory requirements for a period of at least 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e42c032-399e-4e73-9e21-dc26f78e885f |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2023 - 8 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,151 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,453 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINEERED APPLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e42c032-399e-4e73-9e21-dc26f78e885f
- 4 Oct 2021 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1fc0ca-43a0-4516-8440-7e5af85a1a39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e42c032-399e-4e73-9e21-dc26f78e885f
  25th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1fc0ca-43a0-4516-8440-7e5af85a1a39
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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