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Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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21 Nov 2025 at 16:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on subscription services. Situated in Southampton, the agency sought an annual membership for the Shipping and Shipbuilding Forecast Forum to obtain top-tier market data. The procurement utilised a direct method, conducted below the competition threshold, and the process reached the award stage with the contract going live from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. This follows the legal framework set out by the 2023/54 UK legislation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the market data provision sector, particularly those with a specialisation in maritime and shipbuilding forecasts, to establish government partnerships. While Clarkson Research Services Limited, a large entity based in London, was the awarded supplier, similar enterprises could benefit by positioning themselves for future opportunities in this arena. Companies with robust data analysis capabilities and efficient delivery mechanisms are well-suited for such contracts, providing the UK government with valuable insights and strategic information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership

Notice Description

Annual Membership to Shipping and Shipbuilding Forecast Forum. MCA need to access the highest quality market data in an efficient and timely manner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076198-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARKSON RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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