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Administration of Examinations for Seagoing Officers

Administration services
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: Maritime & Coastguard Agency: "Administration of Examinations for Seagoing Officers". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityMaritime & Coastguard AgencyScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Contracting AuthorityMaritime & Coastguard Agency
Procedure methodNot published
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Statuscomplete
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Published31 Oct 2024, 14:43 GMT
Last source update31 Oct 2024, 14:43 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationAdministration services
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04b2fc
What is being bought
Administration of mandatory written examinations for Seagoing Officers.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    31 Oct 2024, 14:43 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    31 Oct 2024, 14:43 GMT
  3. Buyer information updated
    31 Oct 2024, 14:43 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
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  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
    Status not published
    Published valueNot published
    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 <3000GT, <9000kW Unlimited • Chief Engineer <500GT, <300kW Limited • Chief Engineer <300GT, <9000kW Unlimited
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    31 Oct 2024, 14:43 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · £1
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Awards
Scottish Qualifications Authority
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Contracts
Contract
£1 · signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Maritime & Coastguard Agency

Contracting authority GB-FTS-128805
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  • Maritime & Coastguard Agency
    buyer

    Spring Place, Southampton, UK
    contracts@mcga.gov.uk

  • Department for Transport
    reviewBody

    Great Minster House, London, SW1P 4DR

  • Scottish Qualifications Authority
    supplier

    The Optima Building, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow, UK, G2 8DQ
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Procedure rationaleThe 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.