The Administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme
About This Opportunity
Award by MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency (United Kingdom, education & training): The Administration. Awarded to Ricardo-AEA Limited (GBP 503K, Apr 2024).
This is a services contract in the education and training and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Maritime. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 503,420.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This contract has been awarded for the administration of Government support grants for maritime training, under the scheme known as SMarT - UK Support for Maritime Training. SMarT may provide government financial assistance under the powers in Section 56 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 to providers of approved training.. CPV: Administrative development project services (75112100). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 25, 2026. Last refreshed 61 days ago. Reference: tender_429233/1343939. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency
MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued 113 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 110 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Consulting, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_429233/1343939 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Ricardo-AEA Limited was awarded the contract for £503,420. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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