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title: "Development of Plan B Fiscal & Policy Proposal"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Development of Plan B Fiscal & Policy Proposal

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bd714fb-19ec-44fb-8383-c6600559219f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) commissioning the "Development of Plan B Fiscal & Policy Proposal." This initiative falls under the legal services industry and is located in Southampton, South East England. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 23rd October 2020 and concluded on 22nd January 2021, with the tender period closing on 22nd October 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in legal services. Businesses that offer strategic consulting and policy development, particularly those familiar with maritime regulations and economic forecasting, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement process emphasises the need for innovative and practical solutions that can assist public authorities in navigating complex regulatory environments.

## Notice

Further to the presentation of fiscal and policy recommendations to grow UK maritime business to the Minister on 7th October 2020, it was agreed that further work should be commissioned with Ernst and Young (EY) covering the following:-Lead and facilitate two one day workshops with MCA and DfT to develop a 'Plan B' package of fiscal and policy proposals to cover the eventuality of the UK operating outside EU state aid guidelines, in readiness to submit to Minister by 30thNovember 2020-Where possible, provide economic forecasts against the proposals to form part of the submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879aa778-7a40-4e11-a3c1-53c73e544f5a |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 22 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879aa778-7a40-4e11-a3c1-53c73e544f5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879aa778-7a40-4e11-a3c1-53c73e544f5a
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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