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title: "Administration of Mandatory Examinations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2024-10-31"
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# Administration of Mandatory Examinations

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fe

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), located in Southampton, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Administration of Mandatory Examinations." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically under Administration services (CPV code: 75100000). The process was completed without the publication of a contract notice, based on technical reasons for the lack of competition. Key milestones include the contract award date of 30 October 2024. This tender relates to the administration of mandatory examinations for officers in the Merchant Navy and Professional Yachting, crucial for seafarers obtaining the UK Certificate of Competence (CoC).

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in maritime education and examination services. The International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI), based in Southampton, has been awarded this contract due to their unique technical prowess and industry experience essential for maintaining high standards in assessments. This opportunity is ideal for well-established firms within the maritime sector looking to leverage their expertise in delivering specialised assessment services, ensuring alignment with the syllabus taught at MCA-approved maritime institutions.

## Notice

Administration of mandatory 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 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). IAMI 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/035353-2024 |
| 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 | 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

- 31 Oct 2024 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035353-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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