In-House Design Support and Development
The contract covers in-house design support and development for CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL), a Scottish ferry operator providing transport services. The appointed partner will work with CFL’s in-house design and marketing teams to develop and plan impactful ideas, concepts, multichannel campaigns and content for a range of projects throughout the year. Deliverables may include assets for the website, social media, paid media and other channels, with collaboration required across media buying, film production, marketing communications, Insight and Digital teams, brand partners, influencers and content creators; project direction will generally already be established. The estimated contract value is £150,000, although the duration is not stated and the specific projects remain to be determined. Delivery is in UKM83, covering East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh in Scotland. The critical qualification is proven experience working with in-house design and marketing resources and coordinating the specified creative, media and digital third parties.
Buyer: CalMac Ferries Limited. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 2 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £150k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Procedure: Restricted procedure
- Category: Design support services (79933000)
From the official notice
CFL requires a partner with proven experience in: - Working with client in-house design resource to develop and plan impactful ideas and concepts. - Working with client in-house marketing team to develop appropriate multichannel campaigns and content. - Working with key third parties, including media buyer, film production company, marcomms agency, in-house Insight and Digital teams, brand partners, social media influencers, and content creators. 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, and, in most cases, direction is already determined.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £150k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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