Award

Human Resources Consultancy Services

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Tender

19 May 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is managed by the organisation Bòrd na Gàidhlig, located in Inverness, UK. The current tender titled "Human Resources Consultancy Services" falls under the services category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with an award date of 20th June 2023. Bids were received from multiple suppliers, with Arena HR Ltd being the successful awardee. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the HR consultancy services sector to collaborate with Bòrd na Gàidhlig. The procurement process allows for the provision of expertise in HR policy, recruitment, and staff development. Companies experienced in public sector HR practices, especially those familiar with Gaelic language and development, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract is currently active, providing potential for business growth and collaboration in the public sector HR domain.

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Notice Title

Human Resources Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Advise the Ceannard 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

3. KEY TASKS Liaise as appropriate with Bord na Gaidhlig Head of Finance & Corporate Affairs 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. Advise on the 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 Head of Finance & Corporate Affairs 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 also be sourced from legal advisers). Support and advise individual staff and line managers on HR matters.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to a further three periods of 12 months each at the sole discretion of Bord na Gaidhlig

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000732371
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483190
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£52,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARENA HR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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