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SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has completed the procurement process for the "SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service," aimed at securing a comprehensive online platform to provide resources such as Employment Law Updates, HR Good Practice, Salary Surveys, and HR Trends & Analysis. The procurement process, conducted under the open procedure method, involved stages from planning and tender to awarding the contract. The awarded contract, worth £25,960, was signed on 16 January 2025, and involved delivery to SPS Headquarters in Edinburgh. This falls under the public order and safety category. LNRS Data Services Ltd - Brightmine (XpertHR) was awarded the contract, which is set to run from 7 November 2024 until 6 November 2026, with an optional extension of up to three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in HR technology and services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in salary benchmarking and HR analytics. SMEs capable of providing a scalable and user-friendly online platform will find this procurement advantageous for growth and portfolio expansion. The open procedure allows for robust competition, making it suitable for both large and small enterprises positioned to deliver high-quality HR support services to public sector clients. The clarity in the contract's scope and generous timeline ensure ample preparation for prospective bidders, encouraging innovation and efficiency in service delivery.

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Notice Title

SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service requires a comprehensive online platform that provides access to resources, including: Employment Law Updates, HR Good Practice, Salary Surveys, HR Trends & Analysis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771477
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523321
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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
Large

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
£25,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2024 - 6 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
2 - 5 years from start of contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Shirley-Ann Whyte
Contact Email
chris.johnston@prisons.gov.scot, shirley-ann.whyte@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303779, +44 1313303870

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LNRS DATA SERVICES LTD - BRIGHTMINE (XPERTHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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