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title: "CalMac Ferries Marketing Services Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
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# CalMac Ferries Marketing Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000464727

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking suppliers for the "CalMac Ferries Marketing Services Framework Agreement," aimed at providing comprehensive marketing services. This procurement process, which has reached the contract award stage, encompasses the provision of branding, design concepts, digital advertising, and copywriting, operational on the West coast of Scotland. The total value of the framework agreement is £500,000, spanning a duration of four years, with the selection process conducted through a restricted procedure. The contract was signed on 19 June 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for marketing and creative agencies, particularly those experienced in transport and logistics advertising. Businesses specialising in branding, digital marketing, and project management would be well-suited to compete, especially given the requirement for innovative content delivery and campaign management. Agencies that can demonstrate both quality and competitive pricing will be particularly attractive to CalMac Ferries, as evident from the award criteria prioritising quality at 60% and price at 40%.

## Notice

Marketing Services including: Successful, award winning design which consistently delivers return on investment. Branding/Logo, concepts and design, Creative, Concepts, design and artworking. Development of core creative concepts for campaigns and projects. Digital, advertising, social media campaigns, video campaigns, accessible pdf's, off & on line campaigns. Copywriting - including blogs, articles, brochure content plus proof reading. project management and design, Presentations; powerpoint, prezi or similar Ability to deliver innovative, unique content.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marketing Services including: Successful, award winning design which consistently delivers return on investment. Branding/Logo, concepts and design, Creative, Concepts, design and artworking. Development of core creative concepts for campaigns and projects. Digital, advertising, social media campaigns, video campaigns, accessible pdf's, off & on line campaigns. Copywriting - including blogs, articles, brochure content plus proof reading. project management and design, Presentations; powerpoint, prezi or similar Ability to deliver innovative, unique content.. The value of this framework agreement is based on 125,000 GBP per annum. This equates to 500,000 GBP over the full 4 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365468 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | D8; FRAME; THE LANE AGENCY; WHITESPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365468

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365468
  CalMac Ferries Marketing Services Framework Agreement - Marketing Services including: Successful, award winning design which consistently delivers return on investment. Branding/Logo, concepts and design, Creative, Concepts, design and artworking. Development of core creative concepts for campaigns and projects. Digital, advertising, social media campaigns, video campaigns, accessible pdf's, off & on line campaigns. Copywriting - including blogs, articles, brochure content plus proof reading. project management and design, Presentations; powerpoint, prezi or similar Ability to deliver innovative, unique content.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000464727

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