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Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource

CalMac Ferries Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 14:01.

Opportunity overview

CFL is seeking to appoint three project and programme management agencies or consultancies for each Lot onto a Framework Agreement to provide flexible short-term and interim support resources across several key delivery roles. When the requirement for additional resource is identified it is a requirement that the most suitably identified person will provide full-time support throughout the duration of the assignment. Resources must be pre-vetted, possess the relevant professional qualifications for the respective role and be available at short notice (within 1 month) for assignments up to 6 months.

Classification

  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • CPV72224000 — Project management consultancy services

Lots

  • Temporary Programme and Project Management Resource (General)Value not stated
  • Temporary IT Programme and Project Management ResourceValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CSSP25-144
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Updated to provide additional submission response times to account for holiday period closures.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
19 Jan 2026, 12:00

Old Value

Date
9 Jan 2026, 12:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Estimated date of dispatch of invitations
Section
IV.2.3

New Value

Date
16 Feb 2026

Old Value

Date
30 Jan 2026
Entry 3

Where

Label
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Section
IV.2.6

New Value

Date
11 Jun 2026

Old Value

Date
1 Jun 2026

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
Upon completion of all applicable Terms this Framework may be re-tendered.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
N/A
Maximum Participants
3

Second Stage

Invitation Date
30 Jan 2026, 00:00
Successive Reduction
Yes
No Negotiation Necessary
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
9 Jan 2026, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
72224000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Project management consultancy services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
1 Jun 2026, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Economic Operators will be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts Scotland) Regulations 2015 on the basis of information provided within the ESPD.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Minimum
1- Return on Capital Employed: must be at a ratio greater than “0” 2- Acid Test (Current Ratio): Current Ratio must be greater than “1” 3- Gearing: Gearing must be a figure of less than 100% 4- Interest Coverage: Interest Coverage must be a figure of 2 or above Employer’s Liability Insurance = GBP 1 Million Professional Indemnity Insurance = GBP 1 Million

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Temporary Programme and Project Management Resource (General)
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
CFL is seeking to appoint three project and programme management agencies or consultancies for each Lot onto a Framework Agreement to provide flexible short-term and interim support resources across several key delivery roles. When the requirement for additional resource is identified it is a requirement that the most suitably identified person will provide full-time support throughout the duration of the assignment. Resources must be pre-vetted, possess the relevant professional qualifications for the respective role and be available at short notice (within 1 month) for assignments up to 6 months. Within this lot, the following resource areas may be sought: - Programme management resources - Project management resources - Business analyst resources - Change management resources - PMO analyst resources - Consultancy advice

Renewal

Description
There will be the option to extend by up to a further 24 months which may be split into smaller periods.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical & Quality
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Full details provided within Tender documents
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Temporary IT Programme and Project Management Resource
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
CFL is seeking to appoint three project and programme management agencies or consultancies for each Lot onto a Framework Agreement to provide flexible short-term and interim support resources across several key delivery roles. When the requirement for additional resource is identified it is a requirement that the most suitably identified person will provide full-time support throughout the duration of the assignment. Resources must be pre-vetted, possess the relevant professional qualifications for the respective role and be available at short notice (within 1 month) for assignments up to 6 months. Within this lot, the following resource areas may be sought: - IT programme management resources - IT project management resources - Test manager resources - Systems / data architect resources - Technical business analyst resources - Consultancy advice

Renewal

Description
There will be the option to extend by up to a further 24 months which may be split into smaller periods.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical & Quality
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72224000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Project management consultancy services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72224000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Project management consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-106818
Name
CalMac Ferries Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Gourock
Postal Code
PA19 1QP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Ferry Terminal

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Ferry Operator

Identifier

Legal Name
CalMac Ferries Limited

Contact

Name
Garth Stokes
Telephone
+44 8000665000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-3074
Name
Greenock Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Greenock
Postal Code
PA15 1TR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Greenock Sheriff Court

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Gourock · UK · PA19 1QP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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