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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Provision of Data on Commercial Shipping Services" was conducted by the Office for National Statistics, a central government public authority in the UK, based in Newport. The procurement process has reached its award stage, with the contract being signed on 30th June 2026 and set to be active from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2029. This project falls under the services category, specifically data services, and involves providing quarterly and annual estimates on UK shipping fleet financial transactions. The procurement was conducted directly, below the competitive threshold.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those familiar with the shipping industry. The awarded contract, valued at £89,760, was secured by THE CHAMBER OF SHIPPING LIMITED, an SME based in London. Companies with expertise in data analytics, financial reporting in shipping, and an understanding of maritime financial activities would find this contract type valuable for growth. There is potential for those capable of delivering comprehensive data insights to seek similar opportunities with government entities, given this successful demonstration of the demand for such services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Data on Commercial Shipping Services

Notice Description

Quarterly and annual estimates of the UK shipping fleet receipts from and payments to non-residents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061463-2026
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

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
£89,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE CHAMBER OF SHIPPING

Further Information

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