Tender

HR Support Services

SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)

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Tender

23 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Gaelic Media Service (Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gaidhlig) is seeking applications for HR Support Services, targeted at service providers with relevant expertise. Located in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, this procurement process is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 28th February 2020 at 5:00 pm, with the contract expected to begin on 1st April 2020 and continue for a term of three years, subject to annual reviews. The procurement method is classified as open, and submissions can be made electronically or in writing.

This opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses specializing in human resources management, consultancy, or related fields. Entities experienced in staff training, performance appraisal processes, and recruitment strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the outlined requirements for overseeing HR administration and advising on employment best practices, organisations that can showcase their expertise in managing diverse personnel issues will likely have a competitive edge in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

HR Support Services

Notice Description

MG ALBA invites applications from service providers with the expertise and knowledge to provide the following services. Services - Advise the Chief Executive and senior management on matters relating to remuneration, recruitment, redundancy, HR administration and employment best practice. MG ALBA has 38 staff members. - Support and when appropriate initiate staff programmes for learning and development. - Oversee objective-setting and appraisal processes. Key tasks - Liaise as appropriate with MG ALBA Chief Executive in order to discuss HR issues and priorities and to agree desired outcomes and deliverables. - Manage formal correspondence between line managers and employees on matters of terms and conditions, salary, joining and exit events. - Maintain currency of employment contracts and staff handbook in line with legislation, best practice and staff consultation. - Manage performance appraisal process and remuneration planning. - Advise senior management on legal and procedural requirements relating to staff issues. - Oversee HR administration and ensure correct use of HR software tools. - Quarterly HR Update report for management and board committee. Proposal. The proposal should be no more than 3 pages setting out the proposed approach to the job, expertise and knowledge. It should include a suggested pattern of work, time to be spent on site and the total expected cost of the engagement based on a daily rate. Detailed tasks and notes - The engagement will start in April 2020 for a 3 year term with annual reviews. Proposals should be aware that all employee files will be up to date and that a software tool, Simply Personnel, is in place for HR administration by the office manager. - There are no significant ongoing HR issues at present. - We would expect the HR adviser to review, manage and keep up to date: Employee contracts (senior staff), Employee files, Staff handbook, practices and procedures. - We would expect the HR adviser to advise the Chief Executive on any matter requiring remedy or action in relation to employee matters, to advise on the consistent application of appraisal and objective-setting criteria across the organisation and to act as a source of information to staff in relation to the support afforded them by the organisation as an aid to achieving a healthy work-life balance. - We would expect the HR adviser to deal with correspondence and processes in relation to new starts, leavers, absence, maternity and paternity leave, secondments or placements to other organisations, entitlements etc as they arise. - We would expect the HR adviser to oversee annual employee appraisal process and related objective-setting and personal development planning. - We would expect the HR adviser to arrange for training and coaching to be delivered to: All staff in relation to diversity, equality and other relevant matters, Line managers in relation to management, objective-setting and appraisals. - We would also expect the HR adviser to advise in relation to disciplinary, grievance or other matters in which employee rights are in point (although this may be also be sourced from legal advisers). Further details are available from the Chief Executive on 01851 70555 or by email at domhnall.caimbeul@mgalba.com . Applications should be received by 28 February 2020 at 5.00pm by email to tender@mgalba.com or by post marked "HR Support Services Tender" to MG ALBA, 54 Seaforth Road, Stornoway, HS1 2SD. Details about MG ALBA can be found on the company website www.mgalba.com

Lot Information

Lot 1

HR services support. Additional information is available on the MG ALBA website www.mgalba.com under "invitations to tender"

Renewal: maximum of 50% of original contract duration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378191
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name
Donald Campbell
Contact Email
tender@mgalba.com
Contact Phone
+44 851705550

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378191
    HR Support Services - MG ALBA invites applications from service providers with the expertise and knowledge to provide the following services. Services - Advise the Chief Executive and senior management on matters relating to remuneration, recruitment, redundancy, HR administration and employment best practice. MG ALBA has 38 staff members. - Support and when appropriate initiate staff programmes for learning and development. - Oversee objective-setting and appraisal processes. Key tasks - Liaise as appropriate with MG ALBA Chief Executive in order to discuss HR issues and priorities and to agree desired outcomes and deliverables. - Manage formal correspondence between line managers and employees on matters of terms and conditions, salary, joining and exit events. - Maintain currency of employment contracts and staff handbook in line with legislation, best practice and staff consultation. - Manage performance appraisal process and remuneration planning. - Advise senior management on legal and procedural requirements relating to staff issues. - Oversee HR administration and ensure correct use of HR software tools. - Quarterly HR Update report for management and board committee. Proposal. The proposal should be no more than 3 pages setting out the proposed approach to the job, expertise and knowledge. It should include a suggested pattern of work, time to be spent on site and the total expected cost of the engagement based on a daily rate. Detailed tasks and notes - The engagement will start in April 2020 for a 3 year term with annual reviews. Proposals should be aware that all employee files will be up to date and that a software tool, Simply Personnel, is in place for HR administration by the office manager. - There are no significant ongoing HR issues at present. - We would expect the HR adviser to review, manage and keep up to date: Employee contracts (senior staff), Employee files, Staff handbook, practices and procedures. - We would expect the HR adviser to advise the Chief Executive on any matter requiring remedy or action in relation to employee matters, to advise on the consistent application of appraisal and objective-setting criteria across the organisation and to act as a source of information to staff in relation to the support afforded them by the organisation as an aid to achieving a healthy work-life balance. - We would expect the HR adviser to deal with correspondence and processes in relation to new starts, leavers, absence, maternity and paternity leave, secondments or placements to other organisations, entitlements etc as they arise. - We would expect the HR adviser to oversee annual employee appraisal process and related objective-setting and personal development planning. - We would expect the HR adviser to arrange for training and coaching to be delivered to: All staff in relation to diversity, equality and other relevant matters, Line managers in relation to management, objective-setting and appraisals. - We would also expect the HR adviser to advise in relation to disciplinary, grievance or other matters in which employee rights are in point (although this may be also be sourced from legal advisers). Further details are available from the Chief Executive on 01851 70555 or by email at domhnall.caimbeul@mgalba.com . Applications should be received by 28 February 2020 at 5.00pm by email to tender@mgalba.com or by post marked "HR Support Services Tender" to MG ALBA, 54 Seaforth Road, Stornoway, HS1 2SD. Details about MG ALBA can be found on the company website www.mgalba.com

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