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Provision of Commercial Shipping Data

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of commercial shipping data, categorised under data services. This direct procurement utilised a single tender action method and culminated in an award on 30th April 2024, with the contract subsequently starting on 1st May 2024 and running until 30th June 2026. The transport data is intended to cover UK shipping fleet operations and economic ownership, supporting the ONS's need for reliable and comprehensive transport services information. The buying organisation for this procurement is the Office for National Statistics, headquartered in Newport, Wales, with Clare Jones serving as the contact point.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in data services for the shipping industry, particularly those that can provide comprehensive transport data solutions. Given the suitability criteria indicating interest in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses within these categories are well-placed to engage with similar ONS procurement activities. Furthermore, suppliers like the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom, the successful awardee, exemplify the calibre of vendors that can thrive in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Commercial Shipping Data

Notice Description

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has a need for reliable, comprehensive, and easy-to-use information about the transport services provided or received by the UK shipping fleet, including any goods purchased during, or to support, the provision of transport. Data is intended to cover ships that are in UK economic ownership or operated by UK companies and over 100 gross tonnes (GT). The ONS wishes to capture data from as many of these vessels that make up the UK shipping fleet as possible. For the purpose of this requirement, the United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland, but excludes the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Transactions in foreign currency should (as far as possible) be converted to sterling at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of the transaction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd231ede-cf92-4ff2-9a4f-9ff6365883c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a580e2-498a-49e9-a252-8f8a957e851f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 2-3 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Clare Jones
Contact Email
clare.jones@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01633651633

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAMBER OF SHIPPING OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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