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title: "Contract for the Procurement of an Environmental Regulations Expert"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Contract for the Procurement of an Environmental Regulations Expert

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da49eeca-2742-4f35-9926-08328b85a747

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a tender for the procurement of an Environmental Regulations Expert, part of an initiative to audit the agency’s compliance with environmental legislation. This contract, valued at £3,000, was let through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6188 for Audit and Assurance Services. The contract commenced on 4th February 2022 and concluded on 3rd March 2022. This process took place in Southampton, England within the auditing services sector, with a tender period ending on 24th November 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental compliance and auditing services. Companies with expertise in environmental regulations and those experienced in providing independent assurance are particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes, allowing them to expand their service offerings and establish relationships with governmental bodies like the MCA. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have an opportunity to compete for such contracts, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge within the field.

## Notice

The MCA Internal Audit & Assurance team are undertaking an audit of the MCA's compliance with Environmental legislation. This is more of a gap analysis of what is required of the MCA as well as providing assurance to Senior Management of where the Agency is compliant. Additional information: This contract was let via the CCS Framework RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services Lot 4: Other independent assurance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b9d072-0195-405b-8a56-4afbf3efd8f3 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2022 - 3 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000 |
| 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 | 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 | COBALT BLUE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b9d072-0195-405b-8a56-4afbf3efd8f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b9d072-0195-405b-8a56-4afbf3efd8f3
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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