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title: "Non-exclusive Administration of Mandatory Written Examinations"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2022-09-06"
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# Non-exclusive Administration of Mandatory Written Examinations

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b080bf7a-b4f7-4043-a066-ebbcb1030690

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract titled "Non-exclusive Administration of Mandatory Written Examinations" to the International Association of Maritime Institutions. This procurement falls under the services category with a procurement method of Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract starts on 6th September 2022 and ends on 31st January 2025, with the tender period closing on 5th September 2022. The MCA, based in Southampton, England, is the buying organisation for this contract.

This tender for the administration of written examinations presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering administration services, to engage with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, lasting until January 2025, offers a chance for selected suppliers to establish a long-term working relationship with the MCA, potentially creating avenues for growth and collaboration within the maritime industry.

## Notice

The MCA are currently reviewing how it undertakes the assessments associated with UK Seafarers obtaining a UK Certificate of Competence (CoC). The current provision is conducted on a concessions basis with the MCA receiving a payment from the service provider to ensure that all costs associated with assistance and oversight of this service are fully recovered to mitigate against any burden on the UK taxpayer. Additional information: Linked to VEAT notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c23bd92-256e-448c-8211-158db6049392 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME INSTITUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c23bd92-256e-448c-8211-158db6049392

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c23bd92-256e-448c-8211-158db6049392
  6th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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