--- title: "Administration of Examinations for Seagoing Officers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2024-10-31" --- # Administration of Examinations for Seagoing Officers Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fc.json) ## Summary The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the "Administration of Examinations for Seagoing Officers." This service falls under the industry category of administration services and is specifically aimed at the administration of mandatory written examinations necessary for Seagoing Officers to obtain their UK Certificate of Competence (CoC). The procurement method used was limited, negotiated without publication of a contract notice, due to the technical requirements and the need for continuity of service. The contract was awarded to the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) on 30th October 2024 and covers services to be delivered within the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with specialised skills in maritime examinations and administration services. Companies with expertise in this niche market could potentially develop partnerships with bodies like the MCA to provide essential services required for maintaining the high standards of maritime safety. Businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise, reliability, and a track record of working within the maritime sector would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. ## Notice Administration of mandatory written examinations for Seagoing Officers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Examinations administered include: * STCW III/2 Management Engineer (Unlimited) * Engineering Knowledge: General/Motor * Engineering Knowledge: General/Steam * Engineering Knowledge Combined * STCW III/2 Management Engineer (Unlimited) Endorsement * Engineering Knowledge - Motor Endorsement * Engineering Knowledge - Steam Endorsement * Chief Engineer Endorsement (Yacht 3) * Chief Engineer (Yacht 2) * Second Engineer ### 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. SQA have previously been the delegated provider of the mandatory written examinations. 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. This recommendation is in accordance with Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) 2015 32(2)(b)(ii). SQA have been identified as the only suitable provider that can meet our need, within the scope of the current requirement, as they possess the specialised technical and industry expertise critical to maintaining the high standard of assessment for MCA cadets and seafarers. Their experience ensures that assessments align closely with the syllabus taught at MCA-approved maritime institutions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035351-2024 | | 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 | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Oct 2024 | | 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035351-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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