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title: "Framework for Senior Manager and Executive Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805656"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# Framework for Senior Manager and Executive Recruitment

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805656

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited, located in Gourock, UK, has initiated a tender process titled "Framework for Senior Manager and Executive Recruitment." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the recruitment sector, with a procurement value estimated at £200,000. This tender is being conducted through a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement method. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline scheduled for 27th August 2025. Businesses interested in participating can submit their tenders electronically via the specified public procurement portal. The location for delivery is within the UKM region.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in executive recruitment services. With the potential to secure a place on a framework agreement to supply CalMac Ferries Limited with qualified candidates for senior management and executive roles, it presents a lucrative prospect for specialised recruitment agencies. The framework outlines that there will be up to three suppliers selected, presenting a competitive yet rewarding challenge. Companies with expertise in executive search, interviewing, and candidate placement in ferry operations and related sectors will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The framework also hints at potential growth in recruitment demand, providing long-term opportunities for business development.

## Notice

DMHR currently has the requirement to establish a Framework Agreement with a maximum of 3 suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for Senior Manager and Executive Recruitment Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DMHR currently has the requirement to establish a Framework Agreement with a maximum of 3 suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for Senior Manager and Executive Recruitment Services. Supporting these functions are two key teams: - Crewing Team: Ensures vessel safety, reliability, and compliance by securing the necessary seafarers, managing effective rostering, overseeing training, and providing robust personnel management. - Shore Support and Logistics Team: Focuses on maintaining vessel reliability through coordinated support and maintenance activities. Another major department is Operations, which is responsible for the effective daily deployment of vessels and coordination of port operations. This team ensures all operational requirements are met in line with contractual obligations and the broader CHFS customer, commercial, and community strategies. The Planning and Performance Department is tasked with developing and implementing plans for the safe, efficient, and customer-focused delivery of the CHFS2 contract. The Standards and Performance Department ensures strong governance is in place to support the delivery of a safe, reliable, and compliant service. Other key departments include Commercial, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. It is anticipated we will average out 3 - 5 roles per year. There is no guarantee as to the volume of business, if any at all, that any Supplier may receive by virtue of inclusion on the Framework Agreement. The salary bands for the anticipated roles will range from GBP 60,000 (Senior Manager Grade) to GBP 110,000 (Executive Grade). The services to be provided under this Framework Agreement will comprise of all or any of the following, the Supplier shall: - Be required at the start of any exercise to discuss, advise and agree the most appropriate approach for the specific search and selection. - Establish a clear understanding of our priorities, needs and organisational culture in relation to the vacancy/multiple vacancies that need to be filled. - Establish a clear understanding of the Job Specification and use this knowledge to understand the criteria for each post in order to find the most suitable candidates. - Provide an executive search service from briefing to placement, including, without limitation, research and production of potential candidates' names, pre-screening and interviewing (including psychometric testing) and managing rejected candidates and interviewees through completion. - Offer a part executive search service to milestones agreed. - Identify and challenge the Person Specification and define the selection criteria to be discussed and agreed. - Draft a search plan and geographical locations where a search may be appropriate. - Establish a process for how competing priorities will be handled and demand met. - Be responsible for undertaking an extensive search and review of the market to identify qualified candidates - Provide copies of Certification prior to the placement of a candidate. The focus of this Framework Agreement is on Database Selection (Search) and Retained Search (Headhunting). It is acknowledged that advertising may form part of the recruitment process. David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd may wish to use alternative contracts for recruitment advertising services for recruitment requirements relating to the Framework Agreement where rates are preferable.

Renewal: Upon completion of the initial 24 month period there will be the option to extend by up to an additional 24 months which may be split into smaller periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535666 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Upon completion of all available Terms this Agreement will be re-tendered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535666

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535666
  Framework for Senior Manager and Executive Recruitment - DMHR currently has the requirement to establish a Framework Agreement with a maximum of 3 suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for Senior Manager and Executive Recruitment Services.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000805656
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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