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Maritime Journal Subscription

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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31 Dec 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for a maritime journal subscription service. The contract, titled "Maritime Journal Subscription," involves services under the procurement category of subscription services. The process was handled through direct procurement without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 18th December 2025, with service provision starting on 19th December 2025 and ending on 19th December 2026. The supplier selected is Lloyd's List Intelligence, an SME based in London. The transaction is valued at £41,199.48 and covers the United Kingdom, specifically Southampton, where the buyer is located.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing and subscription services, particularly those with a focus on maritime industry insights. Additionally, companies experienced in providing information services to central government bodies may find similar future contracts beneficial to pursue. As the procurement was conducted directly without competition due to its below-threshold nature, smaller enterprises capable of providing niche and specialised content could find opportunities for collaboration and growth within this and similar government initiatives.

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Notice Title

Maritime Journal Subscription

Notice Description

Lloyds List is a maritime journal subscription that is used across the MCA for staff to keep up to date with maritime market information and historical news and reports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086526-2025
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
SME

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
£34,332 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

LLOYD'S LIST INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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