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title: "Media National Contingency Plan (NCP) Exercise"
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# Media National Contingency Plan (NCP) Exercise

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee75546c-9b39-492b-8c1b-dd44bbab8f5f

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), located in Southampton, England, has completed the public procurement process for the "Media National Contingency Plan (NCP) Exercise". This procurement falls under the "Specialist training services" category with a value of £22,000 and utilised a limited procurement method involving competitive quotation below the threshold. The procurement concerns delivering services across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 5th August 2025, following a contract period that spanned from 21st March 2025 to 31st July 2025. The contract was awarded to Navigate Response Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media response and training services, particularly those looking to provide specialist training to government agencies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find such procurement opportunities advantageous, as this tender has been deemed suitable for SMEs. Companies with expertise in contingency planning, media relations, or similar fields are well-positioned to compete in future tenders of similar nature, enabling business growth and expansion within both domestic and international markets. Contracts like these offer a platform to engage with public sector initiatives and build a reputation in delivering high-quality specialist services.

## Notice

National Contingency Plan (NCP) to test MCA Press Office media response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598f18c9-dedf-4e40-8651-f2828a3f2910 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| 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 | NAVIGATE RESPONSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598f18c9-dedf-4e40-8651-f2828a3f2910

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598f18c9-dedf-4e40-8651-f2828a3f2910
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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