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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Seagoing Staff

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 08:34

Tender

01 May 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves CalMac Ferries Limited, located in Gourock, United Kingdom, concerning a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Seagoing Staff. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and is at the award stage, though it is noted as cancelled as of 27th June 2025. The competitive procedure was planned with negotiation under a selective procurement method, aiming to establish a framework with up to three qualified suppliers. Despite being initially active, the award status became unsuccessful due to discontinuation.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing temporary seagoing staff, particularly those with capabilities in recruitment services. Suitable businesses would ideally have strong fiscal health indicators and sufficient insurance coverage as per the tender requirements. Even though this specific opportunity was cancelled, suppliers who can meet stringent technical, quality, and financial criteria are well-positioned to compete in future similar opportunities that may arise, given the recurring need for such services by operators like CalMac Ferries Limited.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Seagoing Staff

Notice Description

DMHR has the requirement to establish a Framework with a maximum of three suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of temporary seagoing staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd has the requirement to establish a Framework with a maximum of three suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of temporary seagoing staff.

Renewal: After the initial term of 3 years there may be the option to extend by up to an additional 24 months which may be split into smaller period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035595-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,936,535 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,936,535 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon completion of all applicable Terms this Framework will be re-tendered.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
RMB Ruairidh M. Black
Contact Email
ruairidh.black@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7974884681

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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