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Truro City Council HR Support

TRURO CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2025 at 12:06

Award Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2024 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Truro City Council, a local authority in the parish of Truro, has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for HR support services. The contract, titled "Truro City Council HR Support," falls under the category of Human resources management consultancy services (CPV 79414000). Commissioning HR has been awarded the contract. The initial contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure with a below threshold approach. The awarded contract value is £70,000, while the initial tender estimated a value of £50,000. Key dates included the tender period ending on 13 November 2024, and the final award notice published on 10 March 2025. Council staff are spread across various locations within Truro.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract involves providing comprehensive HR services such as policy reviews, employee relations advice, and a point of contact for employees. Businesses specialising in HR consultancy, with expertise in legislative updates and employee relations management, are ideal candidates. The contractor is expected to deliver consistent face-to-face support at the council offices twice a month, ensuring strong continuity and reliable service. SMEs with experience in managing HR needs across different staff contracts, including TUPE transfers, would be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Truro City Council HR Support

Notice Description

The City Council is a local authority providing services in the Parish of Truro. The City Council has general HR knowledge and experience within its employed staff but will rely on its support provider for expert legal and technical advice when necessary. The fundamental purpose of the contract is for the contractor to provide a HR service which is described in the specification of the contract. The period of the contract is initially for three years which may be extended for a further two years by the Council. The City Council has expanded its work and now has 65 staff on various contracts. Staff numbers may change during the contract period and may potentially include TUPE transfers into/out of the Council. Council staff are employed at various locations within the City of Truro. The Council has a single status agreement in place, signed by UNITE and Unison, which was effective from March 2018. This document will need to be reviewed in 2024. The specification is split into three elements. * Keep under review existing TCC employment policies, procedures and contracts of employment. Keeping TCC up to date with legislative changes. * Provide ongoing HR advice particularly relating to employee relations, advising and supporting managers and Councillors. * Provide a neutral point of contact for employees for signposting. TCC anticipate that 30 hours per month would cover its needs (equivalent one day per week). Tenderers should allow as a minimum for a person being present in TCC offices twice a month, to provide face to face contact. For continuity purposes it is expected that this person will remain consistent subject to any changes in the staffing structure of the contractor. Tenderers should therefore provide the name and CV of a key contact to both manage the contract and provide the initial point of contact for advice as well as CV's for any other staff who will be involved in the delivery of the contract. For details on how to apply please see the 'Tender Document'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-520fe4d2-d668-49eb-a901-d1e8fb978537
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c33857-5716-4a62-96f7-6c52013b8c04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
TRURO CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@truro.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01872 274766

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 2NE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMISSIONING HR

Further Information

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