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title: "OT's National Legislation"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2021-08-25"
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# OT's National Legislation

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ff2ffd7-e727-47b4-b771-0050f2952116

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, which is based in Southampton, England. The title of the tender is "OT's National Legislation", focusing on providing legal services to implement international maritime obligations across the British Overseas Territories (OTs). This direct procurement method was executed as a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £200,000. The contract period commenced on 5th May 2021 and is set to conclude on 4th May 2022. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded on 5th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in legal services. Businesses that focus on maritime law, compliance with international regulations, or legislative drafting would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with such contracts could facilitate expansion into new markets, as compliance with maritime obligations affects multiple regions within the British Overseas Territories.

## Notice

The implementation of international maritime obligations within the British Overseas Territories (OTs); this work includes the drafting of appropriate national legislation to ensure full compliance within seven OTs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b54412-66ef-4395-8ce0-bcec42371a7c |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2021 - 4 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | KNIGHTWOOD LEGAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b54412-66ef-4395-8ce0-bcec42371a7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b54412-66ef-4395-8ce0-bcec42371a7c
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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