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title: "Software Engineering Services"
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# Software Engineering Services

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44503671-89da-4756-b8b9-0cd93ca5c93f

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking to maintain its partnership for Software Engineering Services through a tender process. This procurement pertains to IT services, specifically software development and consulting, in the South East region of England. The contract, valued at £864,000, is a call-off from an existing framework agreement and aims to extend support for the UKMS, following Cabinet Office approval. The contract period commenced on 25th June 2022 and runs until 2nd June 2023, with the awarded tender period concluding on 24th June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their business in the IT services sector. Companies specialising in software development and support are well-positioned to compete, particularly those with experience in providing ongoing maintenance and development services for governmental or public sector projects. The extension allows for further development through additional purchase orders, highlighting the potential for sustained engagement with the MCA.

## Notice

Software Engineering Services Delivery Partner contract. 2ndallowed extension of12 months to maintain Catapult as the primary support organization for UKMS and IT, which is now completed its 3rdyear of operation. The core maintenance support costs are covered by work package 3,4,10 and 11. UKMS have advised that there are further development requirements, which expect to be funded this year subject to other prioritization activity. UKMS will approve additional development under separate purchase orders against justified business need. This extension has been approved by Cabinet Office (CDD) and DfT spend approval leads.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9ea1ea-208f-4ce3-9708-074090f14538 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2022 - 2 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £864,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £864,000 |
| 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

- 25 Jul 2022 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9ea1ea-208f-4ce3-9708-074090f14538

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9ea1ea-208f-4ce3-9708-074090f14538
  25th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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