--- title: "Provision of Seafarers Data Collection" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069812" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069812" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069812.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069812.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2026-05-13" --- # Provision of Seafarers Data Collection Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069812 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069812) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069812.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Seafarers Data Collection" project, focusing on collecting data about seafarers within the UK shipping industry. This tender is crucial for the department's seafarer statistics, which aid in policy-making and support various stakeholders including trade unions, industry bodies, and researchers. The tender was announced on 13th May 2026, with the current procurement stage being active. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 on 11th June 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 28th May 2026. The procurement process is open to competition, following a below-threshold procurement method, and the services required fall primarily within the research category, specifically covering economic and social research services. The project is set to commence on 1st July 2026, continuing for one year with possible annual extensions up to 2029. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in economic and social research within the maritime sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their possible suitability for the project. The contract, valued at approximately £30,000 gross, is an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements. With quality as the predominant award criterion (70%), alongside price considerations (30%), firms proficient in delivering high-quality data collection and analysis services stand a strong chance to leverage this opportunity for growth. The open competitive nature of the tender allows a wide range of businesses to partake, potentially broadening their market presence and enhancing their capabilities within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice The purpose of this requirement is to collect data on seafarers in the UK shipping industry. This data will form the basis of published statistics on UK seafarers active at sea, which are a core part of the Department for Transport's (DfT) seafarer statistics. These are used internally by our policy teams in decision making, promoting the UK maritime sector and also by a wide range of external customers including maritime trade unions, industry bodies such as the UK CoS, academics, researchers and members of the general public with a specialist interest. This contract is for one year of data collection (for 2026), with an option to extend on an annual basis for an additional 3 years in 1 year increments; collecting data for 2027, 2028, and 2029 (1 + 1 + 1). Full details can be found in our Invitation to Tender documents at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/78436632019E21CD9C28 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: This contract is for one year of data collection (for 2026), with an option to extend on an annual basis for an additional 3 years in 1 year increments; collecting data for 2027, 2028, and 2029 (1 + 1 + 1). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044076-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | £25,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 13 May 2026 at 14:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044076-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044076-2026 13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/78436632019E21CD9C28 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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