Award

Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice

WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Tender

08 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice" in the services sector. Located in Stirling (Moray House, Forthside Way, FK8 1JH), this procurement process follows an open method and is currently in the award stage, with contract awards completed on 22nd May 2018. The tender submission period ended on 12th March 2018, and the overall contract is valued at £167,000. The Commission seeks external expertise to ensure compliance with employment laws and other relevant legislation without retaining full-time specialists.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources, compliance, and legal advisory services. Companies that can provide flexible, proactive support to small public sector organisations and demonstrate expertise in employment legislation, records management, and procurement regulations would be well-positioned to compete for this work. The contract entails not only immediate consultancy but also ongoing support, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector entity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice

Notice Description

The Commission is a small office with a headcount of under 30 people. However, the organisation is subject to the same legislative requirements as any other public-sector body. Therefore, it is essential that we comply with all the necessary employment laws and all other applicable legislation. It would not be cost effective for the Commission to retain this type of specialised advice within the office on a full-time basis. Therefore, we are seeking the services of external professionals to ensure we remain compliant in these key areas. We would like the successful Tenderer to perform a review of our current policies and processes in the three specific areas at the outset. Thereafter, we would envisage the amount of time required would be minimal, and perhaps a few hours each month. However, we would also like a pro-active service whereby an external professional is horizon scanning for any new laws or legislations that may affect the Commission.

Lot Information

Human Resources and employment advice

The type of queries that may arise in this area is advice in the following areas: Employment contracts; Staff handbook and policies; Staff training on HR related topics; and Adhoc staff issues.

Renewal: Two periods of one year each.

Records Management advice

We would like the successful Tenderer to nominate an individual to act as the Commission's Data Protection Officer and ensure that we are compliant in this area and to assist with any Data Access requests. Other types of queries or work that may arise in this area is advice in the following areas: Advising and providing guidance on all Data Protection and GDPR matters, including supplier contracts and data sharing projects. Advising and assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments of data processing operations. Monitoring compliance on an ongoing basis and undertaking any necessary audits. Assisting with the handling of any data security breaches. Staff training on topics such as GDPR, Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Assistance with Freedom of Information requests.

Renewal: Two periods of one year each

Procurement advice

The type of queries that may arise in this area is advice in the following areas: Supplier contracts. Office purchasing. Procurement policies and changes in legislation.

Renewal: Two periods of one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321370
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20187 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
WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@watercommission.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01786430200

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1JH
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309699
    Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice - The Commission is a small office with a headcount of under 30 people. However, the organisation is subject to the same legislative requirements as any other public-sector body. Therefore, it is essential that we comply with all the necessary employment laws and all other applicable legislation. It would not be cost effective for the Commission to retain this type of specialised advice within the office on a full-time basis. Therefore, we are seeking the services of external professionals to ensure we remain compliant in these key areas. We would like the successful Tenderer to perform a review of our current policies and processes in the three specific areas at the outset. Thereafter, we would envisage the amount of time required would be minimal, and perhaps a few hours each month. However, we would also like a pro-active service whereby an external professional is horizon scanning for any new laws or legislations that may affect the Commission.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321370
    Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice - The Commission is a small office with a headcount of under 30 people. However, the organisation is subject to the same legislative requirements as any other public-sector body. Therefore, it is essential that we comply with all the necessary employment laws and all other applicable legislation. It would not be cost effective for the Commission to retain this type of specialised advice within the office on a full-time basis. Therefore, we are seeking the services of external professionals to ensure we remain compliant in these key areas. We would like the successful Tenderer to perform a review of our current policies and processes in the three specific areas at the outset. Thereafter, we would envisage the amount of time required would be minimal, and perhaps a few hours each month. However, we would also like a pro-active service whereby an external professional is horizon scanning for any new laws or legislations that may affect the Commission.

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