Tender

HR COMPLIANCE & ADVISORY SERVICE JULY 2026 - JUNE 2028

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, based in Edinburgh, is seeking bids for an HR Compliance & Advisory Service contract spanning from July 2026 to June 2028. This procurement process, categorised under the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry sector, is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website by 12:00 pm on 23rd June 2026. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and the contract notice was last updated on 2nd June 2026. The contract will commence on 15th July 2026 and end on 30th June 2028, serving regions classified under UKM. The procurement is valued between 25,000 and 30,000 GBP, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR compliance and advisory services. Companies with a strong track record in providing professional guidance in human resources, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive services effectively, will find this contract highly relevant. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, allowing new entrants and established firms an equal chance to compete and secure the business. Participating in this contract can facilitate business expansion into the public sector, offering long-term value and reputation building within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR COMPLIANCE & ADVISORY SERVICE JULY 2026 - JUNE 2028

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833544
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557084
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREATIVE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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