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TMAR3128 - Seafarers Projections Review

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 08:24

Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 19:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Seafarers Projections Review, managed by the Department for Transport, is a public procurement initiative aimed at updating the existing 2017 Seafarer Projections report. Located in London, the project assesses the UK supply and demand for trained seafarers to support roles over a decade. This effort is vital for the Department's £18 million Support for Maritime Training Fund. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, has reached the award stage, with a contract actively managed by the Centre for Economics and Business Research Limited. The contract commences on 12 August 2025, with potential completion by 8 February 2026, and it involves marine research services across the UK.

This tender offers ample opportunity for businesses specialising in marine research services, consulting, and training sectors to contribute to the enhancement of the maritime workforce in the UK. Organisations with a solid track record in conducting comprehensive research and projections, particularly those familiar with maritime demands, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The open procedure favours transparent bidding, allowing skilled firms to showcase their expertise and potentially secure long-term collaboration with central government entities like the Department for Transport.

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Notice Title

TMAR3128 - Seafarers Projections Review

Notice Description

The project will update the 2017 Seafarer Projections report , published by DfT, to assess the UK supply and demand for trained seafarers, at all levels, to fulfil roles at sea and onshore over the next decade. This evidence is needed to underpin the Department's PS18 million Support for Maritime Training Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050745
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051441-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,110 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 8 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
TMAR3128 - Seafarers Projection Review
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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