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title: "Annual Renewal of PurpleTRAC"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Annual Renewal of PurpleTRAC

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2ddaf71-dd76-48b8-a9cb-31743a7537cf

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently completed a procurement process for the annual renewal of the PurpleTRAC web platform, essential for enhancing governance and vessel oversight within the UK shipping sector. This tender was classified under subscription services and has a contract value of £15,879. The procurement was executed through a single tender action, which was initiated before May 19, 2021, and the resulting contract commenced on May 20, 2021, running until May 19, 2022. The primary location for the service is the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in digital platform services and subscription models. Companies with expertise in developing governance tools, vessel tracking solutions, or providing subscription-based software are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, those with a strong understanding of the maritime industry and compliance requirements would find this procurement process relevant to their growth strategy.

## Notice

Renewalof an annual subscription to the web platform PurpleTRAC, provided by Polestar.ThePurpleTRACplatform providesa vital form of governance to support the UKSRs positioning as the best performing international flag and the wider strategic aim of becoming the flag of choice for owners/managers seeking support to operate ethical and responsible vessels.It deliversreal time enhanced visibility ofvesseltrading and operating routesfor the whole UK fleet, together with details of current ownership structures includingbeneficial ownershipand information relating to any company sanctions imposed internationally.Thissupports the extensive marketing activity planned by UKSR.Greater understanding of the relationships between owners and countries of residence etc enablesUKSR to maximise the benefits of its offer to both new and existing customers.Performance against many of the recognised MOUs, including Tokyo, is also provided by the platform. A full screening report can be obtained within 30 seconds at any time for any international vessel with an official IMO number.The platform allows for one administrator log in with the necessary functionality to set risk parameters to reflect the requirements of the MCA. Should a vessel exceed any of the parameters set then a warning notification will be flagged by the system. All read only access log-ins aremanaged by UKSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64dba41c-8204-485c-b565-c5b252a08898 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2021 - 19 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,879 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,879 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLE STAR SPACE APPLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64dba41c-8204-485c-b565-c5b252a08898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64dba41c-8204-485c-b565-c5b252a08898
  22nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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