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title: "Contract for the Provision of Oil Spill Training Accreditation Services"
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# Contract for the Provision of Oil Spill Training Accreditation Services

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6896f2ab-eace-430c-b00c-822431c09f19

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of Oil Spill Training Accreditation Services to The Nautical Institute. The contract, valued at £20,000 GBP, falls under the services category and involves accrediting training providers to international standards for marine oil spill response. The tender process was initiated as a single tender action, with the tender period closing on 31st March 2023 and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, creating opportunities for businesses in the environmental training services sector.

This procurement process presents potential opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental training services to compete for accreditation to provide oil spill response training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this industry are well-suited to participate in this competitive procurement process managed directly by the MCA. The contract award signifies a partnership with The Nautical Institute to uphold training standards mandated by the International Maritime Organization, benefiting UK and non-UK training providers seeking accreditation status.

## Notice

The International Maritime Organization's International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC) requires national authorities to have in place a process of oil spill training to ensure that all involved in the response to a maritime oil spill are adequately trained and prepared for their roles. The Nautical Institute accredits the training providers to the standards provided by the MCA and BEIS and reports to MCA and BEIS on the performance of the scheme overall. Both UK and non-UK providers can gain NI accreditation status by meeting the UK standards, and as certain IMO levels are compatible with the UK scheme levels, demonstrate accreditation to IMO equivalent levels as well. The IMO recognises the NI accreditation scheme for marine oil spill response training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dfb3e9-6e71-4098-afaf-a43859283c86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dfb3e9-6e71-4098-afaf-a43859283c86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dfb3e9-6e71-4098-afaf-a43859283c86
  1st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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