--- title: "Design Support" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2025-04-10" --- # Design Support Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited, located in Gourock, Scotland, is inviting tenders under an open procedure for a contract titled "Design Support." This contract involves the creation, development, and management of multichannel content focused initially on producing strategic and engaging Island Guides for various island destinations within the ferry network. The project falls under the industry category of services (CPV Code 22314000). The procurement is at the "Tender" stage, with submissions due electronically by 12th May 2025. The contract's estimated value is GBP 175,000, with work expected to start immediately after the bid opening on the same day. The delivery of services will occur online and in locations across the west coast of Scotland. This tender provides a significant opportunity for creative agencies experienced in managing multichannel content and collaborating with in-house teams and third-party services. It is particularly suited for businesses capable of creating adaptable, long-lasting content that aligns with brand strategies and supports revenue growth and brand reputation. Agencies with a proven track record in producing engaging, visually appealing assets that can be used across various platforms, including social media and paid media, would find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships with CalMac Ferries. ## Notice CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract to a creative agency that will support the shape, development and management of inspiring multichannel content that can be tailored to relevant targets and used over a number of years. The first project of this partnership will involve the strategic direction and creation of Island Guides for all the island destinations on our ferry network. These guides should be informative, visually engaging, and accessible across all relevant customer touchpoints. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Caledonian MacBrayne requires a partner with proven experience in creating, activating and managing successful, targeted design across owned and earned channels that positively impacts revenue growth, brand reputation and brand knowledge. The partner must be able to provide the following: - Inspiring multichannel content that is adaptable and has longevity - Content that has the flexibility to adapt to partnership messages and themes - A suite of useable assets that can be tailored to relevant targets - Partnership working with an inhouse team and key third parties - social media, Media Buyer, Brand Team, Insight, etc. The partner will be required to work on a variety of projects throughout the year for assets used across the website, social media, paid media and more, however exact projects are yet to be determined Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528162 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 10 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | TLM8 West Central Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22314000 - Designs - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 10 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528162 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528162 Design Support - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is seeking to award a contract to a creative agency that will support the shape, development and management of inspiring multichannel content that can be tailored to relevant targets and used over a number of years. The first project of this partnership will involve the strategic direction and creation of Island Guides for all the island destinations on our ferry network. These guides should be informative, visually engaging, and accessible across all relevant customer touchpoints. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.calmac.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796027.json.