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Offshore Yacht Master Maritime Training

HOME OFFICE

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03 Feb 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Home Office, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, for "Offshore Yacht Master Maritime Training." The relevant industry category is personnel-training services with the associated CPV code 79632000. Based in London, this contract falls under the service category. The procurement, conducted through a direct method below the threshold, was awarded to CHIEFTAIN TRAINING, an SME based in Southampton. The contract commenced on 3rd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 17th February 2026, with the total contract value listed at £24,795, including VAT.

This tender provides an opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in maritime and personnel training services. Given the direct procurement method and absence of competition, it can serve as a case study for businesses interested in public sector contracts below the threshold. Companies with expertise in delivering maritime training services would find this type of contract advantageous, allowing them to showcase their capabilities to a high-profile buyer such as the Home Office. Engaging in such contracts can increase visibility in the sector and potentially lead to future opportunities within government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Offshore Yacht Master Maritime Training

Notice Description

Training team's Offshore Yacht Master Maritime specific external training and previous exchanges.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061599
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009560-2026
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

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,662 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maritimeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIEFTAIN TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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