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QU176R - Investigation Service for School Employee Relations Disputes - Retender - AWARD

Birmingham City Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking an investigation service for school employee relations disputes under the title "QU176R - Investigation Service for School Employee Relations Disputes - Retender - AWARD." This procurement falls under the "Investigation services" category and is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, set to last three years, commenced on 1st April 2019, following an award made on 5th June 2019. The tender was conducted via an open procurement method with a submission deadline of 14th March 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in investigative services, particularly those with expertise in complex employee relations cases within educational settings. Companies familiar with HR consultancy or legal support for schools will be particularly well-suited to compete. This contract can be advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU176R - Investigation Service for School Employee Relations Disputes - Retender - AWARD

Notice Description

HR Services for Schools, a traded service of the Council requires an investigation service for school employee relations disputes with investigators who are experienced in carrying out complex investigations into employee relations cases for school based customers. The contract will be for a period of 3 years and is expected to commence on 1st April 2019. * To manage and conduct the investigation in a timely manner, within the recommended timescales and advising of the reasons for any potential delays. * To ensure that the investigation adheres to the prescribed policy and procedure * To keep a log and records of the investigation meetings undertaken with times and dates * To provide the Commissioning Officer with weekly updates * To make a judgment regarding the identification of required witnesses, consulting with the Commissioning Officer as and if needed * To produce an investigatory report as outlined in the procedure. To make recommendations as to whether there is a potential case to answer at a formal hearing * In the case of investigations, to provide relevant information upon request to facilitate a review of suspension * Maintaining confidentiality at all times and ensuring employee and witnesses are aware of their responsibilities to maintain confidentiality * To attend hearing(s) to present evidence if required * To attend Employment Tribunals to give evidence and support the employer in preparation as required * To develop an appropriate and professional working relationship with client base including with Head teachers, Governors, Employment Relations Consultants from Schools as well as the Council's Senior Management. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 14th March 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43d5ad80-c276-472a-9609-8b38c54da911
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec80ffae-4e08-4d22-bad1-5bab5c37f085
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Germaine and Olu Business Solutions

Harry Fowler Consultancy

Terry Hyde

West Midlands Employers

Further Information

Notice Documents

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