Tender

HR Strategic Support, Advice & Complex HR Mentorship West London Waste Authority (WLWA)

WEST LONDON WASTE AUTHORITY

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19 Feb 2025 at 18:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is initiating a tender for HR strategic support, advice, and complex HR mentorship, focusing on sustainable waste management across six London boroughs. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) launch date of 10th February 2025 and a submission deadline of 10th March 2025. The contract period will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the Human Resources Management Consultancy Services category and is classified as a direct procurement method suitable for SMEs. The location for service delivery is in West Drayton, UB77PN, England, with a total contract value of between £4,000 and £10,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for HR consultancy firms or independent HR experts specialising in strategic HR guidance, employment relations, and legal compliance within the public sector. Suitable candidates will offer flexible support through either an ad-hoc call-off day rate model or a retainer model for ongoing mentorship and advisory services. The tender seeks partners with a solid track record in handling complex HR cases and providing strategic HR insights, ensuring GDPR compliance and confidentiality. This opportunity can help businesses expand by gaining a foothold in the public sector and demonstrating their expertise in high-level HR consultancy. Interested parties should contact Emma Lippiatt for further discussions ahead of the formal RFQ process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Strategic Support, Advice & Complex HR Mentorship West London Waste Authority (WLWA)

Notice Description

West London Waste Authority (WLWA) West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is responsible for sustainable waste management across six London boroughs: Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, and Richmond upon Thames. To support our commitment to best-practice HR management, we are seeking expert HR consultancy support to provide strategic HR advice, employment relations guidance, and HR mentorship for our standalone HR Manager. What We Are Looking For WLWA is seeking a trusted HR partner to provide flexible, expert support in tackling complex employee relations cases, legal compliance, and strategic HR decision-making. This support will be delivered through one of two engagement models: Ad-hoc Call-Off Support (Day Rate) - Access to HR expertise on an as-needed basis, billed per day/hour. Retainer Model - Ongoing monthly HR mentorship and advisory support with agreed hours. Key areas of support include: - Complex Employee Relations Case Support - Handling grievances, disciplinaries, terminations, and legal compliance. - HR Mentorship & Soundboarding - Coaching and expert guidance on strategic HR issues and organisational change. - Employment Law & Compliance Advisory - Ensuring WLWA remains compliant with evolving employment legislation. - Mediation & Conflict Resolution - Supporting early intervention, case strategy, and settlement agreement guidance. - HR Policy Development & Training - Reviewing policies, providing legal templates, and upskilling the HR function. Who Should Express Interest? We are interested in hearing from qualified HR consultancy firms or independent HR experts who: Have a strong track record in supporting standalone HR professionals in the public sector or local authorities. Offer expertise in complex employment relations, employment law, and strategic HR guidance. Can provide responsive and flexible support in either a call-off or retainer model. Ensure GDPR compliance and confidentiality in handling sensitive HR matters. Next Steps Formal RFQ Launch: 10th February 2025 Deadline for Submissions: 10th March 2025 Contact for Further Discussions & RFQ Document: Emma Lippiatt If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch for further discussions ahead of the formal RFQ process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-553c4f84-ffaf-47f7-af2a-6899e667a028
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07eb747f-47fd-4c88-bdce-e6b580a9668b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LONDON WASTE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST DRAYTON
Postcode
UB7 7PN
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
West Drayton
Westminster Constituency
Hayes and Harlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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