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title: "The Administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme"
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# The Administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ef557d4-9e5a-47bf-88d1-bdf3aaa8327c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme has reached the award stage. Managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) located in Southampton, England, this contract involves providing government financial assistance to approved maritime training providers. Ricardo-AEA Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £503,420 under an open procedure. The contract is active from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, offering services classified under administrative development project services (CPV: 75112100). This procurement spans multiple regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in administrative services, particularly those specialising in project management within the maritime sector. Given its suitability for SMEs, small businesses in maritime administration can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in governmental projects. Although large enterprises such as Ricardo-AEA Limited have successfully competed, SMEs focusing on service delivery innovation for maritime training may find this sector opens avenues for growth and collaboration with government bodies like the MCA.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded for the administration of Government support grants for maritime training, under the scheme known as SMarT - UK Support for Maritime Training. SMarT may provide government financial assistance under the powers in Section 56 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 to providers of approved training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f30155f6-7113-437c-9f72-660831e40b95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £503,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £503,420 |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112100 - Administrative development project services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f30155f6-7113-437c-9f72-660831e40b95
- 16 Apr 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f30155f6-7113-437c-9f72-660831e40b95
- 16 Jan 2024 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f26871-160a-4ff4-987e-71853819ab3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f30155f6-7113-437c-9f72-660831e40b95
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f26871-160a-4ff4-987e-71853819ab3a
  16th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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