Tender

Provision of Seafarers Data Collection

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

13 May 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Seafarers Data Collection" project, focusing on collecting data about seafarers within the UK shipping industry. This tender is crucial for the department's seafarer statistics, which aid in policy-making and support various stakeholders including trade unions, industry bodies, and researchers. The tender was announced on 13th May 2026, with the current procurement stage being active. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 on 11th June 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 28th May 2026. The procurement process is open to competition, following a below-threshold procurement method, and the services required fall primarily within the research category, specifically covering economic and social research services. The project is set to commence on 1st July 2026, continuing for one year with possible annual extensions up to 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in economic and social research within the maritime sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their possible suitability for the project. The contract, valued at approximately £30,000 gross, is an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements. With quality as the predominant award criterion (70%), alongside price considerations (30%), firms proficient in delivering high-quality data collection and analysis services stand a strong chance to leverage this opportunity for growth. The open competitive nature of the tender allows a wide range of businesses to partake, potentially broadening their market presence and enhancing their capabilities within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Seafarers Data Collection

Notice Description

The purpose of this requirement is to collect data on seafarers in the UK shipping industry. This data will form the basis of published statistics on UK seafarers active at sea, which are a core part of the Department for Transport's (DfT) seafarer statistics. These are used internally by our policy teams in decision making, promoting the UK maritime sector and also by a wide range of external customers including maritime trade unions, industry bodies such as the UK CoS, academics, researchers and members of the general public with a specialist interest. This contract is for one year of data collection (for 2026), with an option to extend on an annual basis for an additional 3 years in 1 year increments; collecting data for 2027, 2028, and 2029 (1 + 1 + 1). Full details can be found in our Invitation to Tender documents at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/78436632019E21CD9C28

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is for one year of data collection (for 2026), with an option to extend on an annual basis for an additional 3 years in 1 year increments; collecting data for 2027, 2028, and 2029 (1 + 1 + 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069812
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044076-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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