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Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource

CalMac Ferries Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Dec 2025 at 12:25

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10 Dec 2025 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement focusing on the provision of temporary project management consultancy services within the United Kingdom. This procurement is under the industry category of services, specifically project management consultancy services, and aims to appoint three agencies for each lot to provide flexible short-term support across various delivery roles. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and uses a competitive procedure with negotiation. Important dates include the most recent amendment extending the time limit to 19 January 2026, and invitations will be dispatched on 16 February 2026. Tender submission is required electronically, aligning with the details provided in the Tender documents.

This opportunity supports business growth by granting project management consultancies the chance to partner with a significant public-sector buyer, CalMac Ferries Limited. Ideal contenders are agencies with capability in programme and project management, change management, and business analysis, able to provide pre-vetted professionals at short notice. The framework is particularly beneficial to businesses looking to expand within the public sector, as it offers up to six months of full-time assignments with potential extensions, creating sustained opportunities. The procurement encourages participation from suppliers that meet certain financial criteria, ensuring capable economic operators will find relevance in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Temporary Programme and Project Management Resource (General)

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

Temporary IT Programme and Project Management Resource

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083790-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,401,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon completion of all applicable Terms this Framework may be re-tendered.

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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