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title: "External Hosting Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2022-01-17"
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# External Hosting Service

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5be3dbb3-99d4-4b94-b870-7cba60944e51

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## Summary

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a tender process for an "External Hosting Service," aimed at providing IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The tender was valued at £26,466 and was awarded to COMAEA UK LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 14th December 2021 and is set to conclude on 12th December 2023, with delivery services required in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 13th December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services. Companies that focus on hosting services, digital frameworks, or software solutions may find this procurement process particularly relevant, as it allows them to engage with a key governmental agency, thus enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. The successful delivery and implementation of such services could lead to further contracts and collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

External hosting, implementation costs and annual licensing for a digital (technical) competency development framework for HMCG.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab08f72-e8fe-4450-b115-36795f77b1d5 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,466 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,446 |
| 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 | COMAEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab08f72-e8fe-4450-b115-36795f77b1d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab08f72-e8fe-4450-b115-36795f77b1d5
  17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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