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title: "Providing support, maintenance and Cloud services management for the MCA Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS)"
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# Providing support, maintenance and Cloud services management for the MCA Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef9f96ce-146c-47a9-9d47-cd2017946a15

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for providing support, maintenance, and Cloud services management for the MCA Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS). The tender, titled "Providing support, maintenance and Cloud services management for the MCA Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS)", falls under the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028, with a total value of £908,500. The tender closed on November 9, 2023.

This opportunity to maintain the CERS system could benefit businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide cloud services management may find this tender particularly suited for their expertise. The MCA is the buying organisation for this contract, providing a chance for suppliers to engage with a key government agency in the UK. The award was given to IB Boost Ltd, marking business growth for the selected supplier in supporting critical maritime reporting infrastructure.

## Notice

CERS is the Consolidated European Reporting System which supports the United Kingdom in fulfilling its maritime reporting requirements under international legislation. CERS will allow ports, shipping agents and vessels to meet reporting requirements in a user-friendly and modern application. The information collected by CERS is sent onwards to the European hosted THETIS system, where it can be accessed by MCA Surveyors and inform the UK's vessel inspection regime. An API tool also allows manipulation of the CERS dataset to respond to government and industry queries. CERS is cloud hosted and not managed as part of the MCA network. An external supplier is required to maintain the system, troubleshoot errors, and liaise with external bodies that have system connections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b8b6d6-1ebe-4021-a545-3692a4382af9 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £908,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £908,500 |
| 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 | IB BOOST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b8b6d6-1ebe-4021-a545-3692a4382af9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b8b6d6-1ebe-4021-a545-3692a4382af9
  15th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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