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title: "MCA UKSAR Helicopter Programme Tailored Conversations to Inform the Future Shape of the Service"
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buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# MCA UKSAR Helicopter Programme Tailored Conversations to Inform the Future Shape of the Service

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-882e8a5d-4655-4ee4-9fb3-154ee635ec1c

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the "MCA UKSAR Helicopter Programme Tailored Conversations to Inform the Future Shape of the Service." This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically the professional and specialist organisations category. The procurement method was selective, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was formally awarded on 3rd September 2019, with the contract period extending from 4th September 2019 to 3rd April 2020. The total contract value was £100,058. The primary location for delivery included the United Kingdom and various British territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the professional services realm, particularly those specialising in stakeholder engagement and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in conducting tailored interviews and analysing stakeholder needs will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, larger firms that can meet the requirements for separation and transparency in service delivery may benefit from similar future contracts as MCA prepares for the next generation of search and rescue aviation services.

## Notice

To engage specialist contractors to undertake tailored interviews with key stakeholders to inform the Project Initiation Document and future ITT for the next generation of the SAR aviation service , which will replace UKSARH. Utilising specialist contractors enables a level of separation between the MCA and transparency of evidence which is considered to be good practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf412408-a61c-43b3-b345-11b068aba1f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2019 - 3 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,058 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,058 |
| 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 | MARITIME & 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 | ERNST & YOUNG GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf412408-a61c-43b3-b345-11b068aba1f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf412408-a61c-43b3-b345-11b068aba1f5
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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