Planning

Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Planning

20 Mar 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, a body governed by public law in the UK, is planning a tender for "Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE" in the Education sector. The procurement is at the planning stage with a value of GBP 10,000. The tender involves reviewing job evaluation methodologies, comparing them against RBGE's current process, and producing a cost/benefit analysis report with recommendations. The closing date for engagement is 12th April 2024, and further responses will not be provided after this time.

This tender by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offers an opportunity for consulting firms with expertise in job evaluation methodologies to partner with RBGE. Businesses that specialise in human resources consultancy and organisational development would be well-suited to compete. The tender aims to enhance RBGE's grading guidance process and strengthen its position as a leading botanic garden. By engaging in this tender process, suppliers can contribute to RBGE's goal of fostering a safe, inclusive workplace that encourages innovation and employee development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE

Notice Description

Cost/Benefit Analysis of Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE

Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE is undertaking pre-market engagement to explore what suppliers can offer and broad understanding of expect costs and timelines. RBGE is an ambitious organisation with plans to further develop our role at the forefront of plant research, education and horticulture. As one of the world's leading botanic gardens we believe we have a strong existing basis on which to build. We are an organisation with a widely diverse remit, as outlined in our current Corporate Plan. We aspire to be the best across all aspects of everything we do as an organisation, and also as an employer. We aim to invest in our people, striving to be an 'employer of choice' and creating a safe and welcoming inclusive workplace that encourages all colleagues to develop, innovate and achieve their full potential. RBGE currently has around 300 staff within five directorates: Science, Horticulture & Visitor Experience, Development & Communications, Resources & Planning, and Learning & Engagement. Our headquarters is in Edinburgh as is one of our gardens, and we have three further gardens across Scotland. We have approximately 100-120 distinct, individual roles. All posts within RBGE are benchmarked currently against our grading guidance which is underpinned by our Job Evaluation and Grading Support (JEGS) process. We also have an established pay and grading structure of 8 grades, labelled A to H. RBGE requires a consultancy to work in partnership with us to: review current job evaluation methodologies available in the external marketplace compare their suitability for RBGE's needs against our current JEGS methodology Produce a cost benefit analysis written report with recommendations to be approved by our Executive Team. Closing date for engagement is midday on Friday, 12 April 2024. No further responses to this notice will be provided after this time. Email Contact is ihardman@rbge.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761566
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501343
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Mar 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Ian Hardman
Contact Email
ihardman@rbge.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315527171

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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