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title: "MCA Investors in People Accreditation"
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# MCA Investors in People Accreditation

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6892013-fc65-411b-b8d9-a57fc8cbd17f

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process for the "MCA Investors in People Accreditation" in the Miscellaneous business and business-related services category. This contract was specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and involved a direct procurement method, better known as a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1 September 2024 to 31 October 2024. The awarded amount was £14,000, and the tender reached its completion stage, having been awarded on 31 August 2024 with the notice published on 5 September 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in business-related services, as it underscores the demand for expertise in professional accreditation. Companies adept in consultancy and accreditation services would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their business portfolio, particularly those capable of meeting specific organisational standards. Large enterprises may compete, but the focus on SMEs makes it an accessible opportunity for smaller firms to enter the public procurement market and showcase their specialised services.

## Notice

Investors in People Accreditation for the MCA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fe4a29-6eb1-4243-83de-a93a3a3b7506 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVESTORS IN PEOPLE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fe4a29-6eb1-4243-83de-a93a3a3b7506

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fe4a29-6eb1-4243-83de-a93a3a3b7506
  5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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