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title: "Part A Assessment Platform"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Part A Assessment Platform

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd0d51cf-5399-4135-a7cf-0e235caa307b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Part A Assessment Platform" was initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), headquartered in Southampton, England. This contract involves the provision of services to administer computer-based examinations related to maritime certifications, classified under educational software development services (CPV code: 72212190). The contract was awarded on 23 February 2026, and is set to commence on 5 March 2026, running until 4 March 2029. Locations for delivery include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase with FRY-IT LIMITED, trading as Risr, chosen as the supplier through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is set at £510,790, with the award notice published on 24 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development, especially SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria. The ongoing need for technologically adept solutions in administering maritime examinations provides an avenue for growth and innovation within the industry. Companies with experience in framework agreements and those capable of delivering services internationally, as stipulated by the wide geographical scope, would be well-suited to compete. The association with the MCA can also enhance a supplier's credibility and open doors in related maritime sectors.

## Notice

The MCA requires a service to administer the computer based Part A examinations associated with the Master

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ced9dd-5ea2-405e-9629-150716b09fd0 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,085 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRY-IT LIMITED T/A RISR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 10:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ced9dd-5ea2-405e-9629-150716b09fd0
- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ced9dd-5ea2-405e-9629-150716b09fd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ced9dd-5ea2-405e-9629-150716b09fd0
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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