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title: "Recruitment on the Board of Ferguson Marine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000742319"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-08-21"
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# Recruitment on the Board of Ferguson Marine

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742319

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## Summary

A recent procurement process led by the Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Recruitment on the Board of Ferguson Marine." The procurement method used was an open procedure, falling under the services category. The opportunity is based in Glasgow, UK, with the tender primarily aimed at enhancing the leadership of Ferguson Marine as it seeks two non-executive directors. The deadline for submissions was on August 21, 2023. This tender represents a chance for businesses with experience in board-level recruitment or related service industries to contribute towards shaping the future of a prominent public body in Scotland.

The Scottish Government, acting as the buyer and central purchasing body for this tender, aims to enhance Ferguson Marine's board competence as critical shipbuilding projects near completion. Businesses offering executive and non-executive recruitment services, corporate governance consultancy, or expertise in maritime industries may find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. With a contract value of £49,000 and a focus on the recruitment of non-executive directors to steer committees responsible for remuneration and risk and audit, this tender presents a strategic growth possibility for organisations well-versed in leadership and governance realms.

## Notice

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited (FMPG), established in 1903, as a shipbuilding enterprise, is located in Port Glasgow on the Firth of Clyde in Glasgow. Beset with difficulties since 2018 over the delivery of MV Glen Sannox (Hull 801) and Hull 802, Fergusons' the shipyard was nationalised in December 2019 and is classified as an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. Scottish Ministers are the sole shareholder of the group of companies. The delivery of the MV Glen Sannox is at a critical stage, with the scheduled delivery date nearing closer. Business performance and workforce morale will benefit from talented leaders with the foresight and passion to shape creative workable solutions unhindered by the challenges of past events. Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) operates a small board consisting of the chairman, chief executive, and four independent non-executive directors. The board now seeks to appointment two non-executive directors with the requisite experience to Chair the Remuneration and Risk and Audit Committees.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited (FMPG), established in 1903, as a shipbuilding enterprise, is located in Port Glasgow on the Firth of Clyde in Glasgow. Beset with difficulties since 2018 over the delivery of MV Glen Sannox (Hull 801) and Hull 802, Fergusons' the shipyard was nationalised in December 2019 and is classified as an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. Scottish Ministers are the sole shareholder of the group of companies. FMPG is formed as a group of companies. Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) (Holdings) Ltd is the parent company with Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd responsible for the yard and its infrastructure; Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) (801 - 802) Ltd responsible for the delivery of hulls 801 and 802 on behalf of Scottish Ministers and Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) (Commercial) Ltd responsible for the development of commercial business. We are looking to secure two Non-Executive Directors to join the board of FMPG. Whilst these Non-Executive Director posts will deliver a broad range of duties for FMPG, there are specific roles which each will fill. There are two committees which require chairs, the Remuneration Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee. The delivery of the MV Glen Sannox is at a critical stage, with the scheduled delivery date nearing closer. Business performance and workforce morale will benefit from talented leaders with the foresight and passion to shape creative workable solutions unhindered by the challenges of past events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486463 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486463

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486463
  Recruitment on the Board of Ferguson Marine - Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited (FMPG), established in 1903, as a shipbuilding enterprise, is located in Port Glasgow on the Firth of Clyde in Glasgow. Beset with difficulties since 2018 over the delivery of MV Glen Sannox (Hull 801) and Hull 802, Fergusons' the shipyard was nationalised in December 2019 and is classified as an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. Scottish Ministers are the sole shareholder of the group of companies. The delivery of the MV Glen Sannox is at a critical stage, with the scheduled delivery date nearing closer. Business performance and workforce morale will benefit from talented leaders with the foresight and passion to shape creative workable solutions unhindered by the challenges of past events. Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) operates a small board consisting of the chairman, chief executive, and four independent non-executive directors. The board now seeks to appointment two non-executive directors with the requisite experience to Chair the Remuneration and Risk and Audit Committees.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742319

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