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title: "SDS / BML systems support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-614d06ad-5ca9-41f0-aca8-4ac678a8c79c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2022-03-02"
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# SDS / BML systems support

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-614d06ad-5ca9-41f0-aca8-4ac678a8c79c

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract titled "SDS / BML systems support" in the IT services sector, specifically concerning consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £37,956, was awarded following a single tender action procurement method, which was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 24th February 2022 and concluded on 3rd March 2022, with the tender period officially closing on 23rd February 2022. The delivery address for the services is located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in niche IT services and software development. Given the bespoke nature of the application support required, businesses with expertise in PowerBuilder and similar technologies would be well-equipped to compete for such contracts, allowing them to leverage their skills to provide vital services to the MCA and potentially expand their market presence.

## Notice

SDS is a bespoke application developed using PowerBuilder, a niche tool that is not widely used, and where most resource available in the market is supporting older systems. This application is vital to the MCA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306fcf22-d63c-4ec2-8ef2-7400aa125416 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2022 - 3 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,956 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,956 |
| 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 | EPACCSYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2022 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306fcf22-d63c-4ec2-8ef2-7400aa125416

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306fcf22-d63c-4ec2-8ef2-7400aa125416
  2nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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