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title: "Provision of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Manila Refresher Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783461"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-10"
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# Provision of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Manila Refresher Training

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783461

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## Summary

Shetland Islands Council, located in Lerwick, Shetland, has completed the procurement process to appoint a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved training provider for providing Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Manila Refresher Training. The contract, identified as HR/02/24, falls under the services category and pertains to the general public services industry. The training, aligned with the Manila Convention 2010, will cater to the council’s sea staff statutory safety training needs. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the awarded contract valued at £60,715 was signed with Stream Marine Training Ltd on 7th February 2025. The buyer, Shetland Islands Council, coordinated the procurement which was conducted in blocks, requiring all necessary facilities and equipment to be supplied by the training provider. 

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime training, especially those with certifications and experience in delivering STCW refresher courses. Businesses that can offer comprehensive training solutions with all requisite facilities and equipment would be well-suited to compete. This tender process offered visibility and contract chances within the UK's maritime training sector, particularly benefitting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Stream Marine Training Ltd. The open procurement method enabled fair competition, with electronic bid submissions ensuring streamlined participation.

## Notice

The scope of the procurement is to appoint a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved training provider for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) refresher training for statutory safety training courses to the Council's sea staff in accordance with the Manila Convention 2010. The training will be delivered in blocks. Training Providers must provide all facilities and equipment as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is a Services contract. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523536 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,715 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STREAM MARINE TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523536
- 25 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518958

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518958&idx=2
  2nd December 2024 - Word Version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518958&idx=1
  25th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518958
  Provision of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Manila Refresher Training - The scope of the procurement is to appoint a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved training provider for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) refresher training for statutory safety training courses to the Council's sea staff in accordance with the Manila Convention 2010. The training can be delivered in blocks on-island, off-island or through a combination of on-island/off-island provision. Training Providers must provide all facilities and equipment as required. Full details and scheduling must be provided.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523536
  Provision of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Manila Refresher Training - The scope of the procurement is to appoint a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved training provider for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) refresher training for statutory safety training courses to the Council's sea staff in accordance with the Manila Convention 2010. The training will be delivered in blocks. Training Providers must provide all facilities and equipment as required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783461

## Provenance

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