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title: "His Majestys Coastguard (HMCG) Resilience Coverage Requirements"
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# His Majestys Coastguard (HMCG) Resilience Coverage Requirements

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c377f6-67a6-4ab0-91d0-e9981ea33356

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of Tele-Medical Assistance Service (TMAS) to mitigate risks during British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) strike periods. The contract, titled "His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG) Resilience Coverage Requirements," falls under the medical specialist services category. The procurement method used was direct, with a contract value of £100,000. The contract period is from 28th March 2024 to 28th September 2024. The buying organisation, MCA, is located in Southampton, England.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete for the contract. Businesses specializing in medical services would be well-suited to offer Tele-Medical Assistance during strike periods. The contract aims to ensure the availability of essential healthcare advice when rescue helicopter services are affected, benefiting both the MCA and the awarded supplier, OSSIAN MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LTD.

## Notice

Tele-Medical Assistance Service (TMAS) cover required during British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) strike periods is as per original contract requirements. BALPA strike action, resulting in reduced or non-existent rescue helicopter provision would mean other SAR assets such as lifeboats and Coastguard Rescue Teams may have to deal with casualty care/medical issues afloat or ashore which is beyond their training and competence. TMAS advice would support such situations until a Healthcare professional can access the casualty. A 6 month arrangement is required to be put in place to mitigate this risk during strike periods. Both parties however reserve the right to extend this requirement by a further 6 months subject to agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df7c5924-2c8d-4eb1-9478-a030d79d7411 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2024 - 28 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | OSSIAN MEDICAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 16:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df7c5924-2c8d-4eb1-9478-a030d79d7411
- 2 Apr 2024 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df7c5924-2c8d-4eb1-9478-a030d79d7411

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df7c5924-2c8d-4eb1-9478-a030d79d7411
  8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/877ff44d-a9c8-4846-b3cf-9624dbd00eb4
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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