MCA Competency Assessment Preparation Services
- Buyer
- Southampton Solent University
- Value
- £2,000,000
- Closes
- 8 December 2026
- Where
- Southampton, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Southampton Solent University wants to buy a digital training service that prepares trainee seafarers (cadets) for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) certificate of competency assessments. The preparation must cover deck, engine and electro-technical roles, and cadets must be able to use it while they are at sea. The estimated value is £2,000,000.
What the buyer wants
• A specialist digital provider able to deliver comprehensive, scalable and flexible MCA certificate of competency assessment preparation • Coverage across all seafaring disciplines: Deck, Engine and Electro-technical • Support for cadets while they are at sea
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The notice does not set out any explicit size or experience requirements, but the £2,000,000 value and the need for a comprehensive, scalable service covering all three seafaring disciplines would most likely rule out most small businesses.
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How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
Where to apply
The notice doesn't name a website for bids. Ask the buyer how to apply, using the contact on the official notice.
Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk.
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