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title: "Short-Range Certifiaction (SRC) Courses"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Short-Range Certifiaction (SRC) Courses

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a10498b2-b1e4-4399-83ee-1768a191401f

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## Summary

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency is initiating a tender for the "Short-Range Certification (SRC) Courses" as part of its planning stage. This procurement falls under the training services industry category, with a contract duration of five years. Interested parties must submit an Expression of Interest via the Jaggaer system by the engagement deadline on 11th October 2021. The services will be required across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful contractor will ensure the accessibility of courses and manage quality assurance processes, thus favouring providers experienced in educational and training services, especially those familiar with marine certification and examination standards.

## Notice

This is the delegated service to provide, approve and oversee suitably qualified personnel to produce and administer the course and examination used to gain the Short-Range Certificate (SRC) and issue licenses in respect of the same with the authority and on behalf of the MCA. Please note a portion of all fees received for the issuance of examination and licenses is payable to the MCA. The contract duration will be 5 years It is expected that the successful provider will ensure that the courses/examinations are accessible to the public, have a harmonised examination syllabus and examination syllabus guidelines for SRC for non SOLAS vessels recommended by the Conference of European Posts and Telecommunications (CEPT) and adopted by resolution of the European Radio communications Committee from time to time (currently CEPT/ERC/REC 31-04 (Nicosia 1994 and revised in Kyiv 2009). The successful provider must have developed Quality Assurance Processes that will ensure requirements of any agreement are sufficiently managed.If you are interested in receiving further information regarding for this contract provision, please register your organisation details and submit an 'Expression of Interest' via the Jaggaer system using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76664a6e-c637-4b12-8e22-8cbafd711798 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 10:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76664a6e-c637-4b12-8e22-8cbafd711798

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76664a6e-c637-4b12-8e22-8cbafd711798
  27th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
  Submit Expression of Interest
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
  Create Jaggaer Account

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