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title: "IB Boost Variation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fbf8c07-4baf-4014-81cc-e4e4439f6345"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# IB Boost Variation

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fbf8c07-4baf-4014-81cc-e4e4439f6345

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IB Boost Variation" was conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The tender process employed a selective procurement method, where contracts were awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was initiated on February 4, 2021, with a contract period running until February 11, 2021. This procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with an awarded contract value of £31,500. The notice for the awarded contract was published on September 22, 2021.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in IT. Businesses that specialise in the development and implementation of secure APIs, especially those with expertise in data management and access security, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses enhance their markets and foster growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The requirement is to expose a secure API from the CERS system with a defined subset of data, that can be filtered by date.The API will enable access to CERS data by providing public read-only access. The CERS data model will be used and will be exposed as JSON reflecting the existing CERS schema, including the data as previously discussed.The API will meet MCA security design principles, and will manage access and authentication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98bdf2a2-4600-4ee8-82a0-fecf442028a2 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,500 |
| 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 | IB BOOST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98bdf2a2-4600-4ee8-82a0-fecf442028a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98bdf2a2-4600-4ee8-82a0-fecf442028a2
  22nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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