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title: "Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ae

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Shipping and Ship Building Forecast Membership." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on subscription services. Situated in Southampton, the agency sought an annual membership for the Shipping and Shipbuilding Forecast Forum to obtain top-tier market data. The procurement utilised a direct method, conducted below the competition threshold, and the process reached the award stage with the contract going live from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. This follows the legal framework set out by the 2023/54 UK legislation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the market data provision sector, particularly those with a specialisation in maritime and shipbuilding forecasts, to establish government partnerships. While Clarkson Research Services Limited, a large entity based in London, was the awarded supplier, similar enterprises could benefit by positioning themselves for future opportunities in this arena. Companies with robust data analysis capabilities and efficient delivery mechanisms are well-suited for such contracts, providing the UK government with valuable insights and strategic information.

## Notice

Annual Membership to Shipping and Shipbuilding Forecast Forum. MCA need to access the highest quality market data in an efficient and timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076198-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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

- 21 Nov 2025 at 16:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076198-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076198-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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