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Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource

CalMac Ferries Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: CalMac Ferries Limited

Buyer Address: The Ferry Terminal, Gourock, UK, PA19 1QP

Contact Name: Garth Stokes

Contact Email: garth.stokes@calmac.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 8000665000

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
2401200.0 GBP
Published
10 Dec 2025, 00:00
Deadline
09 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72224000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

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External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545341

Link Title: Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource

Link Description: 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.

Lots

Lot Title: Temporary Programme and Project Management Resource (General)

Lot Description: 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

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical & Quality

Lot Title: Temporary IT Programme and Project Management Resource

Lot Description: 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

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical & Quality

Documents

Document Title: Framework Agreement for The Provision of Temporary Project Management Resource

Document Description: 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.

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