Award

Talent Attraction and Migration Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Tender

10 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Talent Attraction and Migration Service" to Seraphus and Citizens Advice Scotland. The service aims to provide information and advice to individuals considering moving to Scotland or who have recently moved. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract was signed on 22nd December 2023, with a total value of £1,750,000 for immigration support and £1,150,000 for reception support. The procurement method used was an open procedure in the services category.

This tender for the "Talent Attraction and Migration Service" presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, to provide support services related to immigration and settlement in Scotland. The Scottish Government's focus on attracting and retaining individuals offers scope for businesses in the service sector to engage with migrants and provide tailored advice. Businesses with expertise in immigration services and community integration would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Talent Attraction and Migration Service

Notice Description

Moving to another country can be challenging. The Scottish Government wants people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. Migrants' first few months here and their reception are crucial to their overall experience. The service will provide information and advice to people who are thinking about moving to Scotland, or who have just moved here. TAMS will provide up-to-date and accurate information in plain English. This information will cover topics to help people move and settle into their communities. The service will provide bespoke one-to-one advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Immigration support for employers

Many employers in Scotland face skills shortages. The ending of free movement has made it harder for employers to get the talent they need. The UK's immigration system is complex and bureaucratic. Employers require good quality advice and information to help them navigate the system. Our discovery work to date suggests that employers' immigration needs are best met through three tiers of support. Tier one will be a universal offer, available to everyone, and will include the provision of up-to-date and accurate immigration information in plain English. Tier two support will be a 'one to many' offer. It will assist employers who are actively seeking to recruit talent to Scotland. Tier three support will entail one-to-one advice for employers whose needs are not met through the first two tiers. The supplier will be responsible for organising, hosting and delivering advice sessions.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 March 2027.

Lot 2 - Reception support for people moving to Scotland

People face challenges when moving to another country. The Scottish Government want people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. People need good quality information to plan and execute their move. 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 have decided to move to Scotland, or who have just moved here. Our discovery work suggests that people's reception needs are best met through two tiers of support. Tier 1 support will be up-to-date and accurate information about moving to Scotland in plain English. Tier 2 support will be one-to-one advice to people in the UK. The supplier will be responsible for organising, hosting and delivering the advice sessions.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000741251
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495552
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

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, geri.bradley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 7917497741

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND

SERAPHUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485668
    Talent Attraction and Migration Service - Moving to another country can be challenging. The Scottish Government wants people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. Migrants' first few months here and their reception are crucial to their overall experience. The service will provide information and advice to people who are thinking about moving to Scotland, or who have just moved here. TAMS will provide up-to-date and accurate information in plain English. This information will cover topics to help people move and settle into their communities. The service will provide bespoke one-to-one advice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495552
    Talent Attraction and Migration Service - Moving to another country can be challenging. The Scottish Government wants people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. Migrants' first few months here and their reception are crucial to their overall experience. The service will provide information and advice to people who are thinking about moving to Scotland, or who have just moved here. TAMS will provide up-to-date and accurate information in plain English. This information will cover topics to help people move and settle into their communities. The service will provide bespoke one-to-one advice.

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