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Fixed Period Contract HR Support Services

Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service)

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24 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service), known as MG ALBA, is procuring external human resources advisory and support services. The requirement supports its newly established in-house HR function and covers strategic guidance, specialist advice and training and capacity building for the People, Partnerships and Development team. Services include employee relations advice, employment legislation and compliance, HR policy development and review, organisational change support, workforce planning and guidance on HR best practice. The work is principally remote, with occasional onsite attendance required at MG ALBA’s offices in Stornoway and Glasgow. This is a professional HR consultancy and advisory services opportunity for providers able to support complex and sensitive employment matters.

The procurement reached tender: MG ALBA invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The tender submission deadline set by the buyer was 24 August 2026 at 14:00 UTC, with bid opening scheduled for 17:00 UTC the same day and the award period starting at 17:00 UTC. The contract period is 1,080 days. There is one lot covering HR advisory and support services, and variants are not allowed. Bidders must provide the names and professional qualifications of the staff proposed. Responses may be submitted in English or Gaelic. The contract allows electronic payment and electronic invoicing. Further notices are likely to be published in June 2029.

This opportunity suits established HR consultancies, employment law advisers and specialist people-services providers with demonstrable experience delivering strategic and operational HR support. Strong candidates will be able to advise on complex employee relations matters, interpret and apply employment legislation, develop and maintain HR policies, support organisational change and workforce planning, and provide practical guidance on best practice. The buyer expects the successful provider to work closely with the Director of People, Partnerships and Development and the HR & Assurance Manager, while supporting the manager as the main internal coordinator. Suppliers should have suitably qualified personnel and the capacity to provide specialist advice remotely, alongside occasional attendance in both Stornoway and Glasgow. Pre-approved travel and subsistence costs are reimbursed separately.

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Notice Information

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

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Postcode Area
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

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