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Talent Attraction and Migration Service

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2023 at 12:01

Award Notice
Tender

10 Aug 2023 at 11:32

Tender Notice
Planning

14 Dec 2022 at 11:20

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently running a tender process for the "Talent Attraction and Migration Service." The service aims to provide information and advice to individuals moving to Scotland or considering the move. The procurement involves two lots - one for immigration support for employers and another for reception support for people moving to Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage is the tender award. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd December 2023. The service falls under the CPV classification for legal services.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in immigration and advisory services. Businesses catering to employer immigration support or reception services for newcomers in Scotland would be well-suited to compete. The Scottish Government, acting as the buying organisation, is located in Glasgow. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring fair competition among suppliers. The two lots included in the tender aim to address the challenges individuals and employers face in navigating the immigration system and settling into Scottish communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talent Attraction and Migration Service

Notice Description

Moving to another country can be challenging. The Scottish Government wants people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. Migrants' first few months here and their reception are crucial to their overall experience. The service will provide information and advice to people who are thinking about moving to Scotland, or who have just moved here. TAMS will provide up-to-date and accurate information in plain English. This information will cover topics to help people move and settle into their communities. The service will provide bespoke one-to-one advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Immigration support for employers

Many employers in Scotland face skills shortages. The ending of free movement has made it harder for employers to get the talent they need. The UK's immigration system is complex and bureaucratic. Employers require good quality advice and information to help them navigate the system. Our discovery work to date suggests that employers' immigration needs are best met through three tiers of support. Tier one will be a universal offer, available to everyone, and will include the provision of up-to-date and accurate immigration information in plain English. Tier two support will be a 'one to many' offer. It will assist employers who are actively seeking to recruit talent to Scotland. Tier three support will entail one-to-one advice for employers whose needs are not met through the first two tiers. The supplier will be responsible for organising, hosting and delivering advice sessions.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 March 2027.

Lot 2 - Reception support for people moving to Scotland

People face challenges when moving to another country. The Scottish Government want people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. People need good quality information to plan and execute their move. People's first few months in Scotland and their reception is crucial to their overall experience. We therefore seek a supplier that will provide information and advice to people who have decided to move to Scotland, or who have just moved here. Our discovery work suggests that people's reception needs are best met through two tiers of support. Tier 1 support will be up-to-date and accurate information about moving to Scotland in plain English. Tier 2 support will be one-to-one advice to people in the UK. The supplier will be responsible for organising, hosting and delivering the advice sessions.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037827-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Citizens Advice Scotland

Seraphus

Further Information

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