Planning

Scottish Government Talent Attraction and Migration Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

14 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is planning a procurement process for the Scottish Government Talent Attraction and Migration Service in Glasgow, UK. This service aims to support employers in meeting their skills needs through effective immigration system use. The planned procurement notice can be accessed online and a Supplier Event is scheduled for mid-February 2023. The opportunity falls under the 'services' category and is expected to be tendered soon, creating opportunities for businesses in the immigration support and reception services industry.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing immigration support for employers in Scotland and reception support for individuals moving to Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for March 1, 2023. Potential suppliers should be prepared to offer tiered support services as outlined in the lot details. The contract may be split into two separate contracts depending on market capability, with the possibility of later reverting to a single contract.

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Notice Title

Scottish Government Talent Attraction and Migration Service

Notice Description

The Talent Attraction and Migration Service will support employers to use the immigration system effectively and efficiently to help meet their skills needs. The service will enable people to access good quality information and advice to help them move to Scotland and settle into their communities. Users will access this service online.

Lot Information

Immigration Support for Employers in Scotland

The UK's immigration system is complex, bureaucratic and expensive to use. Employers in Scotland require good quality immigration advice and information to help them navigate the system. The provider will help employers meet their immigration needs through three tiers of support. Tier one will be a universal offer, available to everyone, and will entail the provision of up-to-date and accurate information in plain English on our digital platform. Tier two support will assist employers who are actively seeking to recruit talent to Scotland. Users who subscribe to tier two will be able to access more detailed information. This may include but is not limited to newsletters, webinars, tutorials, blogs, social media content, short videos and other means of communication. The needs of most employers will be met through tiers one and two. Tier three support will entail one-to-one advice for employers who continue to face barriers using the immigration system. This advice will be delivered online or by telephone. The advice will meet the Level 1 standards of the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner or equivalent. The provision of immigration advice is regulated and the provider will meet the relevant provisions of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. In other words, the provider must be a member or a relevant professional body or registered with the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner. The supplier will provide information and advice to employers in Scotland's public, private and third sectors. We expect the number of organisations in Scotland holding a sponsorship licence to increase as a result of this service.

Reception Support for People Moving to Scotland

Moving to another country can be challenging. The Scottish Government want people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. People's first few months in Scotland and their reception is crucial to their overall experience. We therefore seek a supplier that will provide information and advice to people who are thinking about moving to Scotland, or who have just moved here. The supplier will provide up-to-date and accurate information in plain English on our digital platform. This information will cover topics that people require to help them move and settle into their communities, such as accessing public services. The supplier will also provide one-to-one advice to people who have moved to Scotland either online or by telephone. A key barrier for many people moving to Scotland is the immigration system. The advice provided will meet therefore meet Level 1 standards of the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner or equivalent. The provision of immigration advice is regulated and the provider will meet the provisions of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. In other words, the provider must be a member or a relevant professional body or registered with the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000714371
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466846
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253100 - Helpdesk services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131000 - Government services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Sarah Pagan
Contact Email
sarah.pagan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466846
    Scottish Government Talent Attraction and Migration Service - The Talent Attraction and Migration Service will support employers to use the immigration system effectively and efficiently to help meet their skills needs. The service will enable people to access good quality information and advice to help them move to Scotland and settle into their communities. Users will access this service online.

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