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UK Shipping Register Data

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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03 Mar 2026 at 18:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "UK Shipping Register Data," aimed at providing data services. This contract falls within the services category, specifically under the CPV classification for data services (72300000). Located in Newport, United Kingdom, ONS utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, awarding the contract to S&P GLOBAL LIMITED. The process reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 1st February 2026, with a delivery period lasting until 1st February 2029. The contract is valued at £25,905 (gross amount £31,086) in GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those that can efficiently manage large-scale, public sector contracts. Despite being awarded to S&P GLOBAL LIMITED, the procurement process is indicative of the ONS's future requirements for skilled data service providers. Businesses with expertise in handling public authority needs, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive data solutions, can anticipate similar opportunities. Though this particular contract did not involve competition, organisations positioned to offer competitive services may benefit from monitoring similar tenders for potential participation in forthcoming procurement processes.

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Notice Title

UK Shipping Register Data

Notice Description

Provision of UK Shipping Register Data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066194
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019239-2026
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,905 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

S&P GLOBAL

Further Information

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