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title: "Support and Maintenance - MCA branded Examiners Hub"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Support and Maintenance - MCA branded Examiners Hub

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45505e00-cfa2-4bf1-998b-48875fe0434c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) procuring support and maintenance services for the MCA branded Examiners Hub, valued at £17,500. This tender falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, designated by the CPV code 72000000. The contract period is set to run from 27 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, with the procurement method being a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract award was completed on 27 July 2022, and the tender period ended on 26 July 2022.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that excel in providing software development, consulting, and online support services, especially those familiar with remote examination solutions and navigating the challenges posed by social distancing, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Engaging with the MCA can foster business growth through potential collaborations in public sector projects.

## Notice

As per BC FIN-15-20-21, the MCA suspended face to face oral exams due to social distancing measures adopted by UKHSA guidelines at the start of the COVID pandemic. Since these measures were introduced, the Cognisco Online Examiners Hub was created which would address the issue of dealing with the backlog of Oral exams, resulting from COVID-19 lock-down.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320d987c-20c4-4111-95e9-6673eb0399c9 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,500 |
| 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 | COGNISCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320d987c-20c4-4111-95e9-6673eb0399c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320d987c-20c4-4111-95e9-6673eb0399c9
  3rd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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