Tender

Immigration Services Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Tender

03 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, is seeking tenders for the "Immigration Services Framework", a contract valued at £80,000 aimed at providing immigration advice for its employees involved in overseas assignments. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 25th March 2020 at 11:00 AM. The contract is expected to run for three years, with an option to extend by an additional 12 months. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to submit their proposals electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in immigration consultancy and advisory services. Companies with expertise in navigating visa regulations and providing tailored support for international workers will be well-positioned to compete. Given the demand for varied services that will differ based on country-specific regulations, businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of global immigration policies are likely to attract interest from the buyer.

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Notice Title

Immigration Services Framework

Notice Description

This service will provide immigration advice for Scottish Enterprise employees and potential employees on ex pat and overseas short-term assignments contracts. It is anticipated that the framework will be awarded for a period of 3 years plus option to extend for an additional 12 months. The services which will be required under the framework to be awarded will vary from country to country, depending on local requirements, and may include advice on policy matters for long and short-term overseas postings, advice regarding visas and work permits required for each specific country, advice on the immigration status of employees and their families.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the new Immigration Services framework agreement - due to start from 1 May 2020. This service will provide immigration advice for Scottish Enterprise employees and potential employees on ex pat and overseas short-term assignments contracts. It is anticipated that the framework will be awarded for a period of 3 years plus option to extend for an additional 12 months. The services which will be required under the framework to be awarded will vary from country to country, depending on local requirements, and may include advice on policy matters for long and short-term overseas postings, advice regarding visas and work permits required for each specific country, advice on the immigration status of employees and their families.

Renewal: framework will be awarded for an initial 36 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610132
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382449
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If service is still required this will be retendered in 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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