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title: "Beacon Registry - Beta"
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# Beacon Registry - Beta

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c4b7b4f-12db-4d0a-ad36-9e854530704b

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the "Beacon Registry - Beta" project. This contract, awarded on 23 December 2020, involved the development of IT services aimed at enhancing the existing Beacons Registry service through improvements in usability and resilience. The procurement was conducted under a selective methodology via a call-off from the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 framework. The total contract value is £1,100,000, with the operational period extending from 23 December 2020 to 31 March 2022. The project falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support, applicable across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and digital solutions. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as it encourages innovation and expertise in transforming legacy systems. Firms able to demonstrate experience in working with public sector digital services and those skilled in delivering robust and user-friendly technology solutions will be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts.

## Notice

The current Beacons Registry service is dependent on an legacy computer system (CERS2). A discovery and Alpha was completed to explore options to improve the service to public and business users as well as the back-office admin users, as well as provide resilience against service failure. This Beta development continues this work. This contract was awarded following a further competition under Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c137ca-8384-4434-a4c3-f66539465380 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £709,670 |
| 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 | MADE TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c137ca-8384-4434-a4c3-f66539465380

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c137ca-8384-4434-a4c3-f66539465380
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/13467
  Link to Digital Marketplace opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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