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title: "Training and Development for Directors"
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# Training and Development for Directors

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1de8b1c-178c-4b60-8dba-b217943920c3

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Training and Development for Directors," aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion within the organisation. This service falls under the training industry category and was valued at £22,500. The contract was initiated through a single tender action and is classified as below threshold procurement. The training period ran from 19th March 2021 to 26th March 2021, with all activities centred in Southampton, England. The award for this contract was officially published on 13th September 2021.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those focused on diversity and inclusion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly suitable to compete for, given the MCA's specific focus on creating an inclusive culture. Providers with expertise in delivering high-impact strategic training are encouraged to engage with similar public contracts to expand their impact and clientele.

## Notice

Inclusion Master Practitioner Inclusion Master Practitioner for Kate Coutts, Grade 7, HRRichard Wilson, Head of OCCEClaire Hughes, Director of HMCGDelivery by EA, through Distinctive Learning through Warwick UniversityIn a recent audit it was highlighted that MCA did not have a strategic understanding of diversity and inclusion and leaders lacked the knowledge to implement impactful changes to allow the MCA to be a diverse and inclusive employer. This training will give Kate, Richard and Claire the skills to be able to work in this area and have an operational impact on the Agency's diversity and the subsequent return on investment that an inclusive culture brings.Short term a greater understanding of strategic diversity and inclusion and how to build a successful strategy around this area. Long term allowing the MCA to have an inclusive culture which would positively impact staff engagement, productivity, brand, innovation and behaviours of employees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beac2069-7b07-413f-914e-75d0defd294b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| 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 | EA HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beac2069-7b07-413f-914e-75d0defd294b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beac2069-7b07-413f-914e-75d0defd294b
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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