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title: "AWARD - Maritime Investment Pitch Event"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d156"
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# AWARD - Maritime Investment Pitch Event

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d156

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, a central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process titled "AWARD - Maritime Investment Pitch Event" as part of its activities for the London International Shipping Week. The procurement method used was direct, below-threshold without competition, and it involved the award of a contract to Young Professionals in Shipping Network (HK) Ltd. The contract commenced on the 13th of October 2025 and is set to conclude on the 31st of October 2025, with a total gross value of £18,000. This contract falls under the services category and focuses on organising and managing the competition element of the Maritime Investment Pitch Event.

This tender offers opportunities for companies within the maritime sector, particularly those specialising in event management and networking services. Businesses capable of selecting participants for pitching sessions and facilitating interactions with investors could experience growth by collaborating on similar events. While the current contract was awarded through a direct procurement process, similar future opportunities might arise, providing openings for competitive bidding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations experienced in maritime industry events, would be well-suited to seek involvement, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their networks within this specialised market.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) has directly awarded a contract for the provision of specialist services to support its programme of activity during London International Shipping Week. The Maritime Directorate requires these services to organise, prepare, and deliver the Maritime Investment Pitch Event, with a particular focus on managing the competition element on the day. This includes selecting companies to pitch and engaging prospective investors within the maritime sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067372-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN SHIPPING NETWORK (HK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067372-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067372-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6495
  Redacted Contract Details Notice

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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