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Maritime Training Vessel

HOME OFFICE

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28 Feb 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has concluded the procurement process for the "Maritime Training Vessel" contract, classified under the industry category of rescue vessels (CPV 34513700). The tender involved the charter of a vessel to support practical and refresher training boarding courses in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th November 2024 and the contract period running from 29th January 2025 to 28th January 2026. This award stage was completed on 28th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime sector. Businesses specialising in providing training vessels or similar services could find this contract highly relevant. The procurement method allows for competitive engagement among qualified suppliers, fostering innovation and efficiency. South West Maritime Academy Ltd, an SME, was the successful supplier for this contract, showcasing opportunities for smaller entities to secure government contracts through specialised service offerings in maritime training.

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Notice Title

Maritime Training Vessel

Notice Description

Charter of a vessel for the purpose of providing a platform to support Practical and Refresher Training Boarding Courses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28c073a7-d3e7-4d6f-b441-4265b5154c73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7680cafa-f1ea-49b6-b646-4282a5bc20ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34513700 - Rescue vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH WEST MARITIME ACADEMY

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