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title: "GSeC Subscription"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2022-05-30"
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# GSeC Subscription

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51c7e507-fa48-4184-8e02-aa8203767220

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a single tender action initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for an annual subscription to Government Security Centres (GSeCs) services. This contract, valued at £40,800, is classified under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category and is based in the South East of England. The tender period concluded on 3rd April 2022, and the contract is active from 4th April 2022 to 3rd April 2023, with key documents published on 30th May 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in security consulting and software development. Businesses equipped with the expertise to deliver consistent security solutions and who can demonstrate economies of scale may find their offerings well-suited to compete for this type of procurement. Engaging with this contract can enhance their visibility and credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

MCA participates in an annual subscription arrangement for the services of Government Security Centres (GSeCs). This was put in place to support actions MCA are required to carry out following Departmental Security Checks providing expertise that is not available in-house. The service is provided to improve security in line with functional standards by bringing greater consistency and expertise, with economies of scale across government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39aaf0a2-157f-49e0-a1f1-2b747efd3083 |
| 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 | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 3 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,800 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39aaf0a2-157f-49e0-a1f1-2b747efd3083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39aaf0a2-157f-49e0-a1f1-2b747efd3083
  30th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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