---
title: "Appointment of Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code Designated Person"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aac5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# Appointment of Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code Designated Person

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aac5

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Appointment of Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code Designated Person," which falls under the services industry category related to port management. This procurement was carried out using a direct method, designated as below threshold without competition, under a special light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 19th September 2025 and is set to run from 22nd September 2025 until 22nd September 2030. It involves the geographical location of the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKE region, with the buying organisation based in Northallerton. The procurement stage is now in the award completion, as the contract has been activated as of 8th October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in port and marine facilities management. The successful supplier is AFS (Training) Limited t/a AFS Consultants, an SME based in Hull. Such tenders can be particularly appealing for SMEs operating in the marine and port management sector, offering a sustained five-year contract period and a gross contract value of £50,400. Businesses with expertise in safety code compliance for marine facilities could find similar opportunities to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Undertaking the role of Designated Person under the Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063371-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFS (TRAINING) LIMITED T/A AFS CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98362000 - Port management services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063371-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063371-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

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