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MCA Competency Assessment Preparation Services

Southampton Solent University · Education

In brief

Southampton Solent University is looking for suppliers for training and education work (South East).

The estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Tuesday 8 December 2026

How bids are scored

Technical 60% · Commercial 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for training contracts in this region (from 122 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The University is looking to procure a specialist digital provider capable of delivering comprehensive, scalable, flexible MCA CoC assessment preparation across all seafaring disciplines (Deck, Engine and Electro-technical) to support cadets while at sea.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 8 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 108224-2026

About the buyer

Southampton Solent UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

20

Awards

17

Suppliers it has used most for training

  • Survival One Ltd1 contract
All tenders and awards from Southampton Solent University

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From notice 108224-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 November 2026.