Tender

PR20-02 Provision of HR services

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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Tender

18 Jun 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bòrd na Gàidhlig, which is situated at Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, UK. They are currently engaged in the tender for the provision of HR services, designated as PR20-02. The procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure. The tender is active and submissions are due by 10th July 2020, with the contract period lasting for an initial duration of twelve months, potentially extendable for two additional twelve-month periods. This tender is focused on services related to HR policy, employment best practices, and staff development.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses with expertise in HR services, especially those experienced in the public sector. Companies that understand the Gaelic language and culture are encouraged to apply, as this would enhance their competitiveness in the bidding process. As Bòrd na Gàidhlig aims to implement best practices in employment, suitable businesses can leverage this tender to establish a long-term relationship while contributing positively to the organisation's human resources management strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR20-02 Provision of HR services

Notice Description

Advise the Ceannard (CEO) and senior management on matters relating to HR policy, employment best practice, remuneration, recruitment and retention, and administration. Support and when appropriate initiate staff programmes for learning and development. Oversee objective-setting and performance appraisal processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Liaise as appropriate with Bord na Gaidhlig Ceannard and Operations Manager in order to discuss HR issues and priorities and to agree desired outcomes and deliverables. Advise on 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 policies and procedures 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 / committees. Review, manage and keep up to date: employee contracts, employee files, policies, practices, and procedures. Advise the Ceannard on any matter requiring remedy or action in relation to employee matters. Advise on the consistent application of appraisal and objective-setting criteria across the organisation. 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. Advise on processes in relation to new starts, leavers, absence, maternity and paternity leave, retirement, secondments or placements to other organisations, entitlements etc as they arise. Advise on training and coaching for all staff in relation to diversity, equality and other relevant matters, and for line managers in relation to management, objective-setting, and appraisals. 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). Support and advise individual staff and line managers on HR matters.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to further two periods of 12 months each at the sole discretion of Bord na Gaidhlig.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000623632
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388437
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
18 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Peadar Morgan
Contact Email
peadar@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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