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RSG Board Support Project

RURAL STIRLING HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rural Stirling Housing Association, located in Perthshire, UK, has awarded a contract for the "RSG Board Support Project" within the Housing and Community Amenities sector. This open procedure procurement commenced on 1 October 2024 and is set to continue until 30 September 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £16,900, was signed on 4 October 2024. The project is centred around providing consultancy advice and support to the Management Board to enhance governance arrangements for the Rural Stirling Group (RSG), with services to be delivered in Stirling, region UKM77.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in consultancy services for governance and board support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as North Star Consulting & Research Ltd, have successfully been awarded contracts and can benefit from such procurement opportunities. This project requires experience in board assessment, appraisal processes, and development plans, making it suitable for businesses with a strong consultancy background in these areas. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition environment, encouraging a diverse range of firms to participate.

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Notice Title

RSG Board Support Project

Notice Description

The main requirement of this appointment will be to provide consultancy advice and support to the Management Board for a period of 3 years, beginning 1 October 2024 and ending 30 September 2027. The overall aim of this commission is to improve governance arrangements for RSG.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main requirement of this appointment will be to provide consultancy advice and support to the Management Board for a period of 3 years, beginning 1 October 2024 and ending 30 September 2027. The support should deliver the following key tasks and outputs: - Provision of support services for the annual Board Assessment and Board Appraisal process for the RSG. This should include: * review and update of the RSG Board appraisal documentation to ensure it is fit for purpose for both RSHA and Venachar Board and in line with best practice; * review and update of the RSG Board Induction framework to ensure it is fit for purpose and in line with best practice; * co-ordination of the assessment and appraisal questionnaires and review meetings for all RSG Board members; * providing support during the individual review meetings, as agreed with the Chair of RSHA and Venachar; * production of an annual written report of the findings from the assessment and appraisal process for both RSHA and Venachar including review and effectiveness of those RSHA Board members subject to the 9-year rule and; * feedback to both Boards and attendance at meetings as required. - The above report should focus on analysis of the findings and what they reveal about each Board, including how the outcomes compare to other Boards and good practice. Trend information in relation to strengths and weaknesses identified over the duration of the commission should also be included. Consultant(s) should submit a sample Board report for review as part of their proposal submission. - Provision of support, as agreed with the RSHA Chair, for the annual and mid-year Employee Development and Review meetings with the Chief Executive. - Provision of support, as agreed with the Venachar Chair, for review of effectiveness of Venachar Board and the experience and contribution of the Directors. - Production of an annual Board Learning and Development Plan for RSHA and Venachar together with an individual Personal Development Plan for each Board Member. Where skills gaps are identified these should be as specific as possible. - Production of a Board Succession Plan for RSHA and Venachar. - Provision of one-to-one support or coaching for individual Board Members as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515697
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 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
RURAL STIRLING HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTHSHIRE
Postcode
FK16 6AA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Trossachs and Teith
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH STAR CONSULTING & RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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