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title: "Temporary Crewing Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035af3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-05-24"
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# Temporary Crewing Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035af3

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued a tender for the "Temporary Crewing Framework" under the services category. The procurement aims to establish a framework to provide temporary crewing services for Marine Scotland's fleet of vessels around the coastline of Scotland. The award criteria include aspects such as understanding of business, delivery of requirements, contract management, quality assurance, and fair work practices. The tender, initiated as a tender process, has now an active status. The deadline for submission was on 12th September 2022, and the contract was signed on 22nd November 2022.

Businesses in the recruitment services sector, especially those experienced in supplying personnel services, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Opportunities for growth lie in offering quality crewing services to meet Marine Scotland's requirements. The procurement process presents a chance for companies to demonstrate their understanding of the business, ability to deliver requirements, and commitment to fair work practices. Interested businesses should pay close attention to the specified award criteria and ensure compliance with the submission deadline and contract conditions.

## Notice

Marine Scotland has a requirement to set up a framework with external providers for provision of Temporary Crewing Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland operates a fleet of three marine protection vessels (MPV Hirta, MPV Jura and MPV Minna) and two marine research vessels (MRV Scotia and MRV Alba Na Mara). We also operate a number of small inshore craft. All vessels, except Alba Na Mara and small inshore craft, are Class VII Merchant Ships engaged in unlimited trade. MRV Alba Na Mara is operated as a Class 1 Workboat and as such remains within 150 nautical miles from a safe haven in and around the Scottish coast. The smaller inshore craft are also coded under the Workboat Code The patrol vessels work three week voyages (patrols) with two crews working back to back. The vessels of Marine Scotland are Crown assets nominally owned by Scottish Ministers and as such are "Government Ships", reference section 308 of the 1995 Merchant Shipping Act. In addition Scottish Fisheries Cruisers and Research Ships are exempted from certain sections of Merchant Shipping Acts, including the need to carry Official Log Books and Crew Agreements. The following Orders refer: The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Scottish Fishery Cruisers, Research Ships etc.) Order, 1960 and the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Scottish Fishery Cruisers, Research Ships etc.) (Amendment) Order 1972. A single temporary assignment on a patrol ship or small inshore craft is therefore 22 days (allowing for changeover days at each end of the patrol). However temporary assignments may vary to less or more than this to allow for essential operations. The research vessels follow a designated science programme with voyages (science cruises) varying between 2 weeks to 4 weeks (approximately), again each vessel has two crews working alternative voyages. In order to operate the vessels safely and comply with regulations, each vessel must maintain a minimum level of staffing aboard prior to sailing. The vessels are operated by permanent Marine Scotland staff but require supplementary temporary staff to ensure business continuity. Consequently, Marine Scotland has a requirement to set up a framework with external providers for provision of Temporary Crewing Framework.

Renewal: An option of a further 12 months extension to 31 October 2026 will be part of the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014731-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | The framework will end in 31 October 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GENESIS PERSONNEL; SEAMARINER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014731-2023
- 11 Aug 2022 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022138-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703160
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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