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title: "Replacement of MaTSU - Ricardo - Alpha & Beta"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Replacement of MaTSU - Ricardo - Alpha & Beta

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2feaf698-6eac-4700-b1c5-4bfffcd81a3a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) seeking to replace the current SMarT/SMarT Plus IT claims system through the tender titled "Replacement of MaTSU - Ricardo - Alpha & Beta." This contract falls under IT services, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement method employed is selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award level, with the contract awarded on 9th December 2020, for a total value of £353,000. The project's Alpha phase is expected to be completed within the financial year, while the Beta phase is aimed for completion by September 2021. The contract is to be delivered in the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are explicitly deemed suitable for this procurement. Companies that demonstrate expertise in developing and assessing IT systems will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, which is structured to enhance public sector IT infrastructure.

## Notice

Procure the services of a suitable supplier via the DOS4 process to undertake an Alpha and a Beta public and private assessment to replace the current SMarT/SMarT Plus IT claims system. Alpha to be completed this financial year and Beta by Sept 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/536b636d-b34e-45c3-81c3-8bca0c5afcb1 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2020 - 8 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £353,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £353,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATAPULT CX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/536b636d-b34e-45c3-81c3-8bca0c5afcb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/536b636d-b34e-45c3-81c3-8bca0c5afcb1
  16th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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