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PR20-02 Provision of HR services

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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04 Aug 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PR20-02 Provision of HR services" was conducted by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, a central purchasing body located in Inverness, UK. The tender falls under the category of services related to recreation, culture, and religion, and was awarded on 27 July 2020. The contract was secured through an open procurement method, allowing various suppliers to participate. Key aspects of the tender included consultancy services to advise senior management on HR policies, remuneration, recruitment, and staff development. The tender process attracted 11 bids, with the lowest bid valued at £6,972 and the highest at £22,910.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in HR consultancy services, recruitment solutions, and organisational development. Suppliers with experience in providing strategic HR advice and support, especially those that focus on staff training, diversity, and performance management, would be well-suited to compete in this arena. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that half of the bids received came from this segment, highlighting a welcoming environment for smaller players in the procurement landscape.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627258
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391780
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20205 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Louise Maclean
Contact Email
louise@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JO ADAMS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391780
    PR20-02 Provision of HR services - 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.

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