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Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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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-r6ebe6-0000817594
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545860
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
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
Garth Stokes
Contact Email
garth.stokes@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8000665000

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
Not specified

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=DEC545341
    Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary 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.

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