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title: "Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2024-10-25"
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# Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd9acc05-9c2a-48fd-abe6-3bae2420f045

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract titled "Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership" under the industry category of subscription services. The tender process involved a single tender action below threshold, classified as a direct procurement method. The service will be delivered globally, including regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract runs from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025 with a total value of GBP 10,000. Clarkson Research Services Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in subscription services related to the maritime and shipbuilding sectors. Due to the global delivery scope, businesses with international reach and expertise in maritime forecasting and industry analysis would be well-positioned. The MCA's direct procurement method simplifies the process, making it accessible for smaller enterprises to engage with and leverage the extensive network and market insights offered by Clarkson Research Services Limited.

## Notice

Annual Membership to Shipping and Shipbuilding Forecast Forum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd4ee19-8962-429c-a35f-2a365f5ebcda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARKSON RESEARCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd4ee19-8962-429c-a35f-2a365f5ebcda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd4ee19-8962-429c-a35f-2a365f5ebcda
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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