Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Spring Place
Southampton
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Maritime Safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Administration of Examinations for Seagoing Officers
Reference number
TCA 3/7/1752
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75100000 - Administration services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Administration of mandatory written examinations for Seagoing Officers.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
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.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Scottish Qualifications Authority
The Optima Building, 58 Robertson Street
Glasgow
G2 8DQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Department for Transport
Great Minster House
London
SW1P 4DR
Country
United Kingdom