--- title: "Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ab.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2025-12-17" --- # Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ab.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement focusing on the provision of temporary project management consultancy services within the United Kingdom. This procurement is under the industry category of services, specifically project management consultancy services, and aims to appoint three agencies for each lot to provide flexible short-term support across various delivery roles. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and uses a competitive procedure with negotiation. Important dates include the most recent amendment extending the time limit to 19 January 2026, and invitations will be dispatched on 16 February 2026. Tender submission is required electronically, aligning with the details provided in the Tender documents. This opportunity supports business growth by granting project management consultancies the chance to partner with a significant public-sector buyer, CalMac Ferries Limited. Ideal contenders are agencies with capability in programme and project management, change management, and business analysis, able to provide pre-vetted professionals at short notice. The framework is particularly beneficial to businesses looking to expand within the public sector, as it offers up to six months of full-time assignments with potential extensions, creating sustained opportunities. The procurement encourages participation from suppliers that meet certain financial criteria, ensuring capable economic operators will find relevance in this tender. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083790-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Upon completion of all applicable Terms this Framework may be re-tendered. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,401,200 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2025 at 12:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083790-2025 - 10 Dec 2025 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081455-2025 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000817594 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30761 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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