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title: "Managed Patching Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f226e081-b4b4-431c-8e40-f50b5b22ef43"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2018-07-06"
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# Managed Patching Service

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f226e081-b4b4-431c-8e40-f50b5b22ef43

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for a "Managed Patching Service" aimed at enhancing the security of their operations following a recent audit. The procurement, classified under IT services, had a total value of £124,700 and was conducted through a direct method involving a single tender action below threshold. The tender period ended on 18 January 2018, with the contract commencing on 19 January 2018 and concluding on 31 March 2019. The services procured are expected to be delivered within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and consulting services. Companies capable of delivering robust patching solutions to enhance cybersecurity will find this contract appealing. As the need for secure and reliable IT services continues to grow, participating in such contracts can help SMEs expand their market presence and build valuable government partnerships.

## Notice

Following a recent security audit a requirement has been identified for patching across various components of the MCA environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214d7c66-58df-4e1e-9f5a-8fa978da6cfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,700 |
| 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 | MARITIME & 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 | ANS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2018 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214d7c66-58df-4e1e-9f5a-8fa978da6cfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214d7c66-58df-4e1e-9f5a-8fa978da6cfd
  6th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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