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title: "Softbox extension"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2021-08-16"
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# Softbox extension

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b18a26e3-8cf5-45d4-9f36-6b4e72d16121

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Softbox extension" project was conducted by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, focusing on the provision of a bespoke hosted remote desktop service, including video editing software. This procurement falls under the services category with a classification code of 48200000, specifically related to networking and internet software. The contract, valued at £19,811, commenced on 14th August 2020 and concluded on 13th August 2021. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th August 2020, and the delivery was specified for the South East of England.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing advanced IT services. Businesses with expertise in networking, remote desktop solutions, and related software development would be particularly suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging with the MCA could lead to further collaborations within the public sector, especially concerning technological advancements in digital services.

## Notice

UK bespoke hosted remote desktop service including video editing software. Due to the requirement to update the VDI software, there will be associated extra costs to update these.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df70d12-c435-4698-856b-33deb414702a |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2020 - 13 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,811 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,811 |
| 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 | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2021 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df70d12-c435-4698-856b-33deb414702a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df70d12-c435-4698-856b-33deb414702a
  16th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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