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title: "UK SAR Helicopter Service Post Implementation Advice and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2020-04-20"
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# UK SAR Helicopter Service Post Implementation Advice and Support

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99b6f453-d1da-4db4-a703-c24ccc482160

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, seeking consultancy services for the "UK SAR Helicopter Service Post Implementation Advice and Support". This contract, valued at £150,000, focuses on conducting a post-implementation review to shape the procurement strategy for the upcoming UKSAR2G programme. The tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as research consultancy services, and is considered complete. The contract period commenced on 25th July 2018 and concluded on 24th January 2019, with the award being published on 20th April 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research consultancy, especially those involved in aviation or emergency services. Suitable businesses are encouraged to engage with similar future tenders that will likely arise from the lessons learned in this review process, thereby enhancing their business prospects in public sector contracts.

## Notice

To procure specialist consultancy support, to undertake a post implementation review of the UK Search & Rescue Helicopter (UKSAR H) that will inform the procurement strategy for the successor programme, UKSAR2G. The review will include a basing review, which is an important component to that future strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3bb695f-2c7a-4390-b53a-d162d0bda36d |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2018 - 24 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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 | QINETIQ GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3bb695f-2c7a-4390-b53a-d162d0bda36d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3bb695f-2c7a-4390-b53a-d162d0bda36d
  20th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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