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title: "Maritime Training Vessel"
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# Maritime Training Vessel

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28c073a7-d3e7-4d6f-b441-4265b5154c73

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## Summary

The Home Office has concluded the procurement process for the "Maritime Training Vessel" contract, classified under the industry category of rescue vessels (CPV 34513700). The tender involved the charter of a vessel to support practical and refresher training boarding courses in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th November 2024 and the contract period running from 29th January 2025 to 28th January 2026. This award stage was completed on 28th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime sector. Businesses specialising in providing training vessels or similar services could find this contract highly relevant. The procurement method allows for competitive engagement among qualified suppliers, fostering innovation and efficiency. South West Maritime Academy Ltd, an SME, was the successful supplier for this contract, showcasing opportunities for smaller entities to secure government contracts through specialised service offerings in maritime training.

## Notice

Charter of a vessel for the purpose of providing a platform to support Practical and Refresher Training Boarding Courses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7680cafa-f1ea-49b6-b646-4282a5bc20ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH WEST MARITIME ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513700 - Rescue vessels

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7680cafa-f1ea-49b6-b646-4282a5bc20ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7680cafa-f1ea-49b6-b646-4282a5bc20ee
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deec39e0-823c-4b1e-9398-27585e54cc18
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