Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CalMac Ferries Limited
Ferry Terminal
Gourock
PA19 1QP
Contact
Garth Stokes
Telephone
+44 1475650232
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Ferry Operator
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Maritime E-Learning Services
Reference number
CSHR25-475
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for subscription based comprehensive, industry-compliant maritime e-learning courses for its seafarers and port staff. The successful provider will supply a range of essential maritime training courses, accessible via an online platform that enhance the safety, health, and professional competence of the seafarers and port staff working with DMLHR.
In addition, services related to bespoke course content design and development are sought within the Agreement.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £422,880
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for subscription based comprehensive, industry-compliant maritime e-learning courses for its seafarers and port staff. The successful provider will supply a range of essential maritime training courses, accessible via an online platform that enhance the safety, health, and professional competence of the seafarers and port staff working with DMLHR.
In addition, services related to bespoke course content design and development are sought within the Agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical & Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term of this Agreement will run for 24 months. There will then be the option to extend by up to an additional three 12 month periods.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
All E-Learning courses should be up-to-date and aligned with current maritime regulations and best practices.
The providers Learning Management System (LMS) must be delivered either as a single-tenant or multi-tenant SaaS solution. The System including all customer data should reside within either the United Kingdom or other countries in the European Economic Area.
Tenderers from EU countries (including England and Wales) may submit tenders based on their own equivalent national legislative standards, provided they comply fully with relevant EU Directives. The successful Tenderer must comply with any changes in relevant legislation throughout the duration of the contract.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
The Bidder must provide its (general) yearly turnover for the last 3 financial years.
The Bidder must provide its (specific) yearly turnover in the business area(s) covered by the contract for the last 3 financial years.
It is a requirement of this contract that Bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below:-
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP
Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance = 5 million GBP
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Minimum annual turnover - 169,152.00 GBP
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP;
Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance = 5 million GBP
The following ratios must be confirmed based on your latest set of published accounts.
1- Return on Capital Employed: must be at a ratio greater than “0”
2- Acid Test (Current Ratio): Current Ratio must be greater than “1”
3- Gearing: Gearing must be a figure of less than 100%
4- Interest Coverage: Interest Coverage must be a figure of 2 or above
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders will be required to produce certificates drawn up by independent bodies attesting that the bidder complies with the required quality assurance standards in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2015 (or equivalent) or produce other means of proof concerning the quality assurance schemes.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This Framework is of strategic importance to David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd, therefor the maximum Term is 5 years.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 July 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 July 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: A Contract Notice will be published in May 2030.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29310. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:799768)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Greenock Sheriff Court
Greenock
PA15 1TR
Country
United Kingdom