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title: "Provision of CFL Data Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0491ae"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2024-08-20"
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# Provision of CFL Data Strategy

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0491ae

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited, a public entity, is inviting qualified vendors to submit proposals for the "Provision of CFL Data Strategy." This procurement, falling under the data services category, aims to transform CalMac Ferries Ltd into a data-driven organisation leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The tender is at the active stage with a submission deadline of 19th September 2024 at 12:00 PM UK time. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKM83. The contract is expected to last for 360 days, with specific quality and price criteria for evaluation. Key contacts include Stuart McMaster at CalMac Ferries Limited, based in Gourock, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in data strategy development, AI, and machine learning. Firms that can demonstrate a strong track record in these areas, meet the financial and insurance requirements, and hold relevant ISO certifications (such as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015) are well-suited to compete. Participation in this project can lead to long-term business growth, enhanced industry credibility, and potential future collaborations with CalMac Ferries Limited.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd is on a journey towards a truly data driven culture, working to recognise data as one of its most important assets and put in place the systems, tools and skills to confidently access data, apply data science methods that will underpin the Business Strategy going forward and enhance employee experience. Furthermore the business is looking to set itself up for future success through leveraging the power of AI and Machine Learning in order to truly elevate customer experience, generate incremental revenue and deliver enhanced value for money. The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to seek proposals from a qualified vendor to assist CFL in developing a comprehensive data strategy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is on a journey towards a truly data driven culture, working to recognise data as one of its most important assets and put in place the systems, tools and skills to confidently access data, apply data science methods that will underpin the Business Strategy going forward and enhance employee experience. Furthermore the business will set itself up for future success through leveraging the power of AI and Machine Learning in order to truly elevate customer experience, generate incremental revenue and deliver enhanced value for money. The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to seek proposals from a qualified vendor to assist CFL in developing a comprehensive data strategy. Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026493-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,200 |
| Lots value | £265,200 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 13:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026493-2024
- 19 Aug 2024 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026273-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775513
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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