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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Maritime E-Learning Services

CalMac Ferries Limited

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02 Jun 2025 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited has initiated a public procurement process for establishing a Framework Agreement titled "Provision of Maritime E-Learning Services". This process is currently in the Tender stage and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on E-learning services for maritime training. The procurement is open, with submissions required electronically by 2nd July 2025. The initiative seeks to provide comprehensive online maritime e-learning courses to enhance the safety and competence of its seafarers and port staff. This framework agreement will initially run for 24 months, with the option to extend up to an additional three years, covering delivery within the UK.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for providers with strengths in developing and supplying industry-compliant e-learning programmes. Companies specialising in subscription-based e-learning platforms or those offering bespoke course content design and development in the maritime sector are particularly well-suited to compete. In addition to technical competencies, economic stability and compliance with maritime regulations and quality standards like ISO 9001:2015 are crucial. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with CalMac Ferries Limited, offering strategic growth and access to a stable client within the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Maritime E-Learning Services

Notice Description

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for subscription based comprehensive, industry-compliant maritime e-learning courses for its seafarers and port staff. The successful provider will supply a range of essential maritime training courses, accessible via an online platform that enhance the safety, health, and professional competence of the seafarers and port staff working with DMLHR. In addition, services related to bespoke course content design and development are sought within the Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for subscription based comprehensive, industry-compliant maritime e-learning courses for its seafarers and port staff. The successful provider will supply a range of essential maritime training courses, accessible via an online platform that enhance the safety, health, and professional competence of the seafarers and port staff working with DMLHR. In addition, services related to bespoke course content design and development are sought within the Agreement.

Renewal: The initial term of this Agreement will run for 24 months. There will then be the option to extend by up to an additional three 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029026-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£422,880 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
A Contract Notice will be published in May 2030.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

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