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title: "MCA 158/17/18"
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# MCA 158/17/18

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5f70a5f-bc56-4ee6-ad2c-6b9bf6ff28b5

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is conducting a procurement process titled "MCA 158/17/18", focused on IT services' consulting and software development, with a contract value of £54,000. This procurement, which is currently at the "Award" stage, includes the provision of managed requirements gathering, tender development, evaluation, and negotiation services related to radio equipment maintenance and design contracts. The tender was published on 4th July 2018, while the contract period is set from 17th November 2017 to 16th November 2019, encompassing delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. This contract followed a selective procurement method, being a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 16th November 2017.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in managed service provision, software development, and consulting. The successful supplier, TP Group PLC, provides an example of a large business that participated in this competitive bidding process. By engaging with contracts like these, SMEs can grow their business by gaining experience and establishing a foothold in the public sector, which may lead to further opportunities within the government procurement landscape.

## Notice

To procure a fully managed requirement gathering, tender development, evaluation and negotiation service to enable the following contract replacements, Radio equipment maintenance contract and Radio equipment design service contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d604bc-c32f-4edf-b16e-ed2eec035a54 |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2017 - 16 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | TP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d604bc-c32f-4edf-b16e-ed2eec035a54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d604bc-c32f-4edf-b16e-ed2eec035a54
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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