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Consultancy on working patterns

SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is seeking consultancy services for the development of new working patterns for the Solicitor Contact Line. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Working Time Solutions Limited on 6th November 2017. This tender, titled "Consultancy on working patterns," falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, with a submission deadline that previously ended on 23rd October 2017. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing participation from a wide range of suppliers.

This consultancy tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in human resources and organisational development. Businesses with expertise in creating workforce management solutions and those experienced in legislative compliance in the legal sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only involves developing shift patterns but also requires an understanding of the Scottish Legal Aid Board's corporate strategies, making it ideal for SMEs and consultancies focused on public sector transformations.

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Notice Title

Consultancy on working patterns

Notice Description

Experienced professional support is required to develop new working pattern options for the Solicitor Contact Line. This will include support to develop and deliver revised rota, shift working and call out arrangements. Working pattern proposals must be based on an understanding of planned legislative changes, the existing business and future requirements. This work must also incorporate a clear understanding of the Scottish Legal Aid Board's Corporate and Business Plans and our HR Strategies and Policies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Experienced professional support is required to develop new working pattern options for the Solicitor Contact Line. This will include support to develop and deliver revised rota, shift working and call out arrangements. Working pattern proposals must be based on an understanding of planned legislative changes, the existing business and future requirements. This work must also incorporate a clear understanding of the Scottish Legal Aid Board's Corporate and Business Plans and our HR Strategies and Policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000514708
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311179
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hardieki@slab.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312402020

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKING TIME SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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