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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Maritime E-Learning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a50"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Maritime E-Learning Services

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a50

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited has initiated a public procurement process for establishing a Framework Agreement titled "Provision of Maritime E-Learning Services". This process is currently in the Tender stage and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on E-learning services for maritime training. The procurement is open, with submissions required electronically by 2nd July 2025. The initiative seeks to provide comprehensive online maritime e-learning courses to enhance the safety and competence of its seafarers and port staff. This framework agreement will initially run for 24 months, with the option to extend up to an additional three years, covering delivery within the UK.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for providers with strengths in developing and supplying industry-compliant e-learning programmes. Companies specialising in subscription-based e-learning platforms or those offering bespoke course content design and development in the maritime sector are particularly well-suited to compete. In addition to technical competencies, economic stability and compliance with maritime regulations and quality standards like ISO 9001:2015 are crucial. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with CalMac Ferries Limited, offering strategic growth and access to a stable client within the public transport sector.

## Notice

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for subscription based comprehensive, industry-compliant maritime e-learning courses for its seafarers and port staff. The successful provider will supply a range of essential maritime training courses, accessible via an online platform that enhance the safety, health, and professional competence of the seafarers and port staff working with DMLHR. In addition, services related to bespoke course content design and development are sought within the Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for subscription based comprehensive, industry-compliant maritime e-learning courses for its seafarers and port staff. The successful provider will supply a range of essential maritime training courses, accessible via an online platform that enhance the safety, health, and professional competence of the seafarers and port staff working with DMLHR. In addition, services related to bespoke course content design and development are sought within the Agreement.

Renewal: The initial term of this Agreement will run for 24 months. There will then be the option to extend by up to an additional three 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029026-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | A Contract Notice will be published in May 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £422,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029026-2025

## 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-r6ebe6-0000799768
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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