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title: "GSeC's Subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2021-08-17"
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# GSeC's Subscription

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44a6ee81-3eab-4629-a60f-4c045a3d934d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) engaging in a direct tender for the "GSeC's Subscription", aimed at acquiring a security software package. This procurement falls under the services category, with a budget of £40,000 (excluding VAT), initiated following a Departmental Security Health Check. The award date is set for 21 April 2021, and the subscription period lasts until 20 April 2022, specifically targeting businesses located in the South East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services or software development, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competing for this contract could enable these businesses to expand their offerings and secure a stable income stream through a long-term service arrangement with a major government body.

## Notice

Following the recent Departmental Security Health Check, MCA has been requested to participate in an annual subscription arrangement for the services of Government Security Centres. The Chief Executive and Executive Team have approved this request and committed to 1 year subscription at a cost of PS40,000 (ex VAT).The Cabinet Office Transforming Government Security Programme (TGS, 2018-21) has established 5 Government Security Centres (GSeCs). These specialist teams provide shared security services from a single delivery point across government bodies, bringing greater expertise and enabling economies of scale across government. The team will engage withMCA to agree a tailored package of services to be delivered within the period of the subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9272c6aa-1066-4cfe-a4ed-5a100f4d1aa1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2021 - 20 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9272c6aa-1066-4cfe-a4ed-5a100f4d1aa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9272c6aa-1066-4cfe-a4ed-5a100f4d1aa1
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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