Award

Provision of Staff to deliver Training and consultancy work in Maritime Simulators.

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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13 Jun 2025 at 22:21

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13 Jun 2025 at 22:17

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24 Jan 2025 at 18:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Staff to deliver Training and consultancy work in Maritime Simulators." This procurement, classified under the industry categories of ship bridge simulators and development consultancy services, was managed under the Light Touch Regime. The tender process concluded on 24th February 2025, and contracts were awarded to Castle Marine Consultancy and CM Marine Limited on 21st May 2025. The scope of work includes delivering bespoke short course programmes, consultancy, research, and associated projects in maritime simulators, executed from the start date of 1st April 2025 through to 31st March 2029. The main delivery location for this project is in the North West, United Kingdom, with the total contract value being £240,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs with capabilities in maritime simulation training and consultancy services. As LJMU aims to establish a framework agreement with multiple suppliers, businesses with accredited expertise in delivering specialised maritime training can benefit greatly. Organisations that can provide innovative consultancy and development services within the maritime sector are well-suited to compete and engage in this long-term partnership, providing expansive service opportunities over a four-year period. The project's alignment with niche maritime simulator technology further presents a unique space for businesses to develop and showcase tailored solutions, enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Staff to deliver Training and consultancy work in Maritime Simulators.

Notice Description

Liverpool John Moores University wish to establish a framework agreement , where we select a number of compliant supplier(s) to be appointed to the agreement. Bidders must have the capability and accredited expertise to deliver in accordance with this specification and includes the bespoke short course programmes, consultancy, research and associated work in maritime simulators, split into separate projects in line with defined scope of work for each project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a42f4171-950b-415d-902f-f11e16645a5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa714a4-31c8-4d3b-8043-2b10db38b369
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Regime
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34931400 - Ship bridge simulators

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CASTLE MARINE CONSULTANCY

CM MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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