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# Training Course for Future SEO

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97d2650c-2a3d-48de-a15c-36934901d3ba

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency focuses on a "Training Course for Future SEO," within the industry category of staff development services. The procurement, with a total value of £24,430, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This process concluded with the award phase, and the contract, awarded on 1st March 2026 to Ernst & Young LLP, covered diverse locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract period was from 2nd March 2026 to 1st April 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in staff development services, as it extends training expertise to a broad geographical area. Businesses of varying scales, especially SMEs, would benefit from participating in such tenders due to their suitability for this kind of project. With the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as the buying organisation, businesses engaged in training and development can enhance their portfolios and gain valuable partnerships in a high-profile sector.

## Notice

A bespoke programme for future SEO role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a0f4d8-f18d-4e9a-9ad3-7e5b8762027a |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,430 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,430 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a0f4d8-f18d-4e9a-9ad3-7e5b8762027a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a0f4d8-f18d-4e9a-9ad3-7e5b8762027a
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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