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title: "DIVER COMPETENCE THEORY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (DCTAS) 2024 - 2027"
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# DIVER COMPETENCE THEORY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (DCTAS) 2024 - 2027

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-840b0a9a-63bb-4bf9-9365-773c92b8252c

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive has completed the procurement process for the "DIVER COMPETENCE THEORY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (DCTAS) 2024 - 2027" contract, focusing on the diving services industry. This contract, valued at GBP 18,000, was awarded through a single tender action (below threshold) and covers services across England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract period spans from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2027, with significant dates including the end of the tender period on 31 May 2024 and the award date on 2 August 2024. The project has been awarded to Jon Yorke, an SME, highlighting the procurement's suitability for small and medium enterprises.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the diving services domain, particularly those capable of managing access to online examination databases and related administrative functions such as user access management and audit tracking. The project is ideal for SMEs with experience in digital solutions for professional competency assessments, offering them a stable, multi-year engagement with a prominent government body. By participating in such procurement activities, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector contracting.

## Notice

DCTAS provides access (for registered users) to an online examination database, allowing them to create printable PDF professional diving theory examinations. User access management, audit, tracking and database maintenance functions are also provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f928b-6285-4028-b67c-f8fac518dd9c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JON YORKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f928b-6285-4028-b67c-f8fac518dd9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f928b-6285-4028-b67c-f8fac518dd9c
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c504f76-c912-4bf5-886b-f15108723848
  Redacted contract as signed.

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