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title: "Administration of Mandatory Written Examinations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032b37"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2022-04-07"
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# Administration of Mandatory Written Examinations

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b37

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is conducting a limited tender for the administration of mandatory written examinations for Officers in the Merchant Navy and Professional Yachting. This procurement is categorised under administration services and is based in the UK. The process is currently at the award stage, with a contract signed on 7th April 2022. The examinations addressed include various subjects essential for seafarers to obtain a UK Certificate of Competence.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in maritime education and examination services, particularly those specialising in training or assessments for seafarers. Companies that can ensure continuity in service delivery while meeting rigorous examination standards would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts following the MCA's review process. The nature of this procurement method indicates a preference for established providers with the necessary credentials, underscoring the importance of demonstrated experience and reliability in this specialised field.

## Notice

Administration of mandatory written examinations for Officers in the Merchant Navy and Professional Yachting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Examinations administered include: * Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3,000gt) - Navigation and Radar. * Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3,000gt) - General Ship Knowledge. * Master (Yachts) - Seamanship and Meteorology. * Master (Yachts) - Stability. * Master (Yachts) - Business and Law. * Master (Yachts) - Navigation, ARPA (Automatic Radio Plotting Aid) and Radar Simulator. * Master (Yachts) - Celestial Navigation Master * Operations. * General Science A * General Science B * Control Engineering * Engineering Knowledge (Motor) * Engineering Knowledge (Steam) * Engineering Knowledge (General)

### Procurement Information

The MCA are currently reviewing how it undertakes the assessments associated with UK Seafarers obtaining a UK Certificate of Competence (CoC). The current provision is conducted on a concessions basis with the MCA receiving a payment from the service provider to ensure that all costs associated with assistance and oversight of this service are fully recovered to mitigate against any burden on the UK taxpayer. IAMI have previously been the delegated provider of the written exams. This is an essential service and MCA needs to maintain continuity of service delivery whilst the review is conducted and taken forward. Seafarers are required to pass these examinations to obtain a CoC. The intention is to direct award this contract, establish the ongoing requirement and procure the necessary requirements following the review and identified recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009372-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME INSTITUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009372-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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