Fixed Period Contract HR Support Services

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Fixed Period Contract HR Support Services

Notice Description

MG ALBA has a newly established in-house HR function which manages day-to-day HR activities and seeks external HR expertise to provide strategic guidance, specialist advice, and training and capacity building with the People, Partnerships and Development team as required. Some onsite presence in Stornoway and Glasgow will be required and should be factored into pricing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver HR advisory and support services to MG ALBA. The services will include: - Strategic HR advice and support - Specialist guidance on employee relations matters - Advice on employment legislation and compliance - HR policy development, review and updates - Support with organisational change initiatives - Workforce planning advice and support - Guidance on HR best practice The successful tenderer will: - Work closely with the Director of People, Partnerships & Development and the HR & Assurance Manager. - Provide specialist advice and support on complex and sensitive HR matters. - Support the HR & Assurance Manager, who will act as the primary internal contact and coordinator. Additional requirements: - Occasional onsite presence in Stornoway and Glasgow will be required - Any required onsite attendance should be factored into pricing - Pre-approved travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed separately.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560903
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: 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: 24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Further notices are likely to be published in June 2029.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode: HS1 2SD
Post Town: Outer Hebrides
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location: TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward: Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560903
Fixed Period Contract HR Support Services - MG ALBA has a newly established in-house HR function which manages day-to-day HR activities and seeks external HR expertise to provide strategic guidance, specialist advice, and training and capacity building with the People, Partnerships and Development team as required. Some onsite presence in Stornoway and Glasgow will be required and should be factored into pricing.

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