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title: "Online Technical Assessment Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Online Technical Assessment Platform

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d46ce3c-862d-441d-805d-a77cc0a066a3

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## Summary

The tender process for the "Online Technical Assessment Platform" was initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), headquartered in Southampton, England. Classified under the IT services industry category, this procurement relates to consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Cognisco, with a total value of £590,130, commencing on 7th March 2022 and concluding on 3rd July 2026. The award was published on 24th January 2024, and the procurement process is now complete. The project will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly consulting and software development. The contract's scale and duration underline its potential to contribute significantly to business growth for companies involved. While the main supplier was a large organisation, the tender process was open to SMEs and VCSEs, making it a viable prospect for a range of enterprise scales. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative technical solutions could also benefit greatly from participation in similar procurements, leveraging such projects to expand their market reach and enhance their competitive standing.

## Notice

Extension to complete work as agreed in original contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbac496-193e-4e78-9b24-506f36d5bd1b |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 3 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £590,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £590,130 |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 09:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbac496-193e-4e78-9b24-506f36d5bd1b
- 24 Jan 2024 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbac496-193e-4e78-9b24-506f36d5bd1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbac496-193e-4e78-9b24-506f36d5bd1b
  24th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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