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title: "Seafarer Documentation System 2 (SDS II) Support Maintenance and CI of the live system"
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# Seafarer Documentation System 2 (SDS II) Support Maintenance and CI of the live system

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6700295-36d7-47c1-95c8-bdc19ab5aadd

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the award stage of their tender process, selecting KERV DIGITAL LIMITED to maintain and support the Seafarer Documentation System (SDS II). This interim contract aligns with the timeline for the Maritime Digital Platform (MDP) Phase 2. The awarded contract commenced on 26th June 2024 and will continue until 14th December 2026, with a total value of £160,752 GBP. The MCA, headquartered in Southampton, England, operates within the IT services sector, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and this procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement opportunity offers growth potential for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and maintenance. The project suits businesses classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). KERV DIGITAL LIMITED, a London-based SME, could set a precedent for similar-sized companies in showcasing competence in handling technical support and system maintenance contracts. Organisations in related industries may find expanding their portfolios with public sector contracts advantageous in demonstrating their capabilities and establishing partnerships with government agencies.

## Notice

The MCA requires a support and maintenance contract for the Seafarer Documentation System (SDS II) as an interim arrangement while the tender for the Maritime Digital Platform (MDP) Phase 2 is prepared. A search has been conducted on G-Cloud 13 and the service offering 940571190152556 was selected. This contract was extended in December 2024 to align to the implementation timeline of MDP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1bc865-af49-4c40-af7e-82dac662fecd |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2024 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,753 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,752 |
| 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 | KERV DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1bc865-af49-4c40-af7e-82dac662fecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1bc865-af49-4c40-af7e-82dac662fecd
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01dff446-f429-4f1c-9704-10487bcb8c3b
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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