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title: "Review of Effectiveness of Funding System for UK Seafarer Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e59c"
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buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# Review of Effectiveness of Funding System for UK Seafarer Training

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e59c

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking an independent company to conduct a review of the effectiveness of the funding system for UK seafarer training. This procurement process, titled "Review of Effectiveness of Funding System for UK Seafarer Training", falls under the industry category of marine research services. The process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 24 March 2025. The review will need to update previous studies, including the Seafarer Projections Report and the Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Review last conducted in 2016. The expected value of the contract is £30,000, and services are required to be delivered within 120 days.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the maritime sector. Companies that can provide comprehensive analyses and evidence-based recommendations will be well-suited to compete. By efficiently aligning with the MCA’s goals, businesses can leverage this contract to demonstrate their expertise and secure future opportunities in governmental and maritime-focused projects. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, inviting capable firms to submit their proposals electronically or in writing.

## Notice

The requirement is for an independent company to conduct a review of the effectiveness of the funding allocated for maritime training. The MCA will require a comprehensive report detailing the findings and providing recommendations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2016, the Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned two bespoke studies, the Seafarer Projections Report and the Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Review. The Seafarer Projections Report examined the supply and demand for seafarers at sea and on shore with a subsequent gap analysis and included a forecast for trained UK seafarers at sea over the next decade. The SMarT Review looked at the need for government intervention and the effectiveness of policy initiatives in place at that time. It also examined the costs of training for both officers and ratings. The MCA wishes to update the SMarT Review, last conducted in 2016, to refresh the evidence base in order to provide a robust basis for future funding and decision making.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006442-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME & 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006442-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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