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title: "Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO)"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66bf92f6-a22f-4615-878c-d0277cc27ead

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a managed service for the provision of 8 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Officers for a fixed term period of 12 months. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. The tender deadline is 5th October 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 1st November 2023 and end on 31st October 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is located in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This tender for vessel traffic service operators presents a business growth opportunity for companies in the traffic monitoring services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The acceleration of the procurement process is due to severe staff shortages, creating an urgent need for additional VTS Officers.

## Notice

Managed service for the provision of 8 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Officers for a fixed term period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faeabdff-03f2-46d3-822d-9ac953057bc7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2023 at 10:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faeabdff-03f2-46d3-822d-9ac953057bc7
- 21 Sep 2023 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faeabdff-03f2-46d3-822d-9ac953057bc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faeabdff-03f2-46d3-822d-9ac953057bc7
  22nd September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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