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Tender

10 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited, located in Gourock, Scotland, is inviting tenders under an open procedure for a contract titled "Design Support." This contract involves the creation, development, and management of multichannel content focused initially on producing strategic and engaging Island Guides for various island destinations within the ferry network. The project falls under the industry category of services (CPV Code 22314000). The procurement is at the "Tender" stage, with submissions due electronically by 12th May 2025. The contract's estimated value is GBP 175,000, with work expected to start immediately after the bid opening on the same day. The delivery of services will occur online and in locations across the west coast of Scotland.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for creative agencies experienced in managing multichannel content and collaborating with in-house teams and third-party services. It is particularly suited for businesses capable of creating adaptable, long-lasting content that aligns with brand strategies and supports revenue growth and brand reputation. Agencies with a proven track record in producing engaging, visually appealing assets that can be used across various platforms, including social media and paid media, would find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships with CalMac Ferries.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design Support

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract to a creative agency that will support the shape, development and management of inspiring multichannel content that can be tailored to relevant targets and used over a number of years. The first project of this partnership will involve the strategic direction and creation of Island Guides for all the island destinations on our ferry network. These guides should be informative, visually engaging, and accessible across all relevant customer touchpoints.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian MacBrayne requires a partner with proven experience in creating, activating and managing successful, targeted design across owned and earned channels that positively impacts revenue growth, brand reputation and brand knowledge. The partner must be able to provide the following: - Inspiring multichannel content that is adaptable and has longevity - Content that has the flexibility to adapt to partnership messages and themes - A suite of useable assets that can be tailored to relevant targets - Partnership working with an inhouse team and key third parties - social media, Media Buyer, Brand Team, Insight, etc. The partner will be required to work on a variety of projects throughout the year for assets used across the website, social media, paid media and more, however exact projects are yet to be determined

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528162
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM8 West Central Scotland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528162
    Design Support - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract to a creative agency that will support the shape, development and management of inspiring multichannel content that can be tailored to relevant targets and used over a number of years. The first project of this partnership will involve the strategic direction and creation of Island Guides for all the island destinations on our ferry network. These guides should be informative, visually engaging, and accessible across all relevant customer touchpoints.

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