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MH - Professional HR Support For The Mental Welfare Commission

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for providing HR support to the Mental Welfare Commission. The contract, titled "MH - Professional HR Support For The Mental Welfare Commission," focuses on procuring a senior, experienced HR professional to support the Commission's Chief Executive and/or Board. This service falls under the general public services and social protection industry categories. The procurement, which took place in Glasgow, Scotland, reached the award stage on 12th February 2025, following the expiration of a previous, related contract in November 2024. The procurement method used was a limited, non-competitive action due to time constraints, low contract value, and the short duration of the requirement, resulting in a contract valued at £4,590 GBP that was signed on 11th February 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy, especially those equipped to provide senior-level support. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd, which was awarded the contract, can leverage their expertise and agility to fulfil short-notice and high-expertise requirements. This tender is particularly suitable for firms that are agile and capable of delivering professional services promptly and efficiently, catering to the specific needs of governmental bodies seeking high-quality support in a constrained timeframe.

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Notice Title

MH - Professional HR Support For The Mental Welfare Commission

Notice Description

To procure a senior, experienced HR professional to support the Mental Welfare Commissions Chief Executive and/or Board as required. This is a continuation of the non-competitive action procurement - NOV517467 awarded in Nov 2024 however the contract had expired before full budget utilised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To procure a senior, experienced HR professional to support the Mental Welfare Commissions Chief Executive and/or Board as required.

Procurement Information

Due to time constraints, low contract value and short duration an NCA (non-competitive action) was approved though the official procedures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790505
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523783
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£4,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLEN SHURAIG CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523783
    MH - Professional HR Support For The Mental Welfare Commission - To procure a senior, experienced HR professional to support the Mental Welfare Commissions Chief Executive and/or Board as required. This is a continuation of the non-competitive action procurement - NOV517467 awarded in Nov 2024 however the contract had expired before full budget utilised.

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