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title: "Short Course Database (SCDB) Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Short Course Database (SCDB) Support and Maintenance

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3ab1bca-b394-4248-9b75-766012751687

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of their Short Course Database (SCDB) under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £24,425, spans from 17th July 2024 to 13th March 2025 with PDMS Ltd as the supplier. The procurement falls under the systems support services category (CPV 72253200) and is intended for execution in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This process is at the award stage, indicating completion, with critical deadlines having occurred earlier, including the tender period concluding on 16th July 2024.

This tender creates growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in providing IT support services. The project aligns well with businesses experienced in system maintenance and operational support, especially those capable of delivering services within a framework agreement context. Given the agency's preference for SMEs, companies of this scale are highly suited to compete in such procurement processes, potentially accessing a broader range of governmental contracts through similar frameworks.

## Notice

MCA requires a 6 month extension to the support and maintenance contract for Short Course Data Base.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca57d05-68d8-4e0a-bbb1-72c4c38e4e10 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2024 - 13 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,425 |
| 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 | PDMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca57d05-68d8-4e0a-bbb1-72c4c38e4e10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca57d05-68d8-4e0a-bbb1-72c4c38e4e10
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f472c870-8d27-46c6-ad88-81fa837de85c
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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