--- title: "QU176R - Investigation Service for School Employee Relations Disputes - Retender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32530e6a-3b85-4001-8429-43cab7d9862b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32530e6a-3b85-4001-8429-43cab7d9862b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32530e6a-3b85-4001-8429-43cab7d9862b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32530e6a-3b85-4001-8429-43cab7d9862b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-04" --- # QU176R - Investigation Service for School Employee Relations Disputes - Retender Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32530e6a-3b85-4001-8429-43cab7d9862b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32530e6a-3b85-4001-8429-43cab7d9862b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32530e6a-3b85-4001-8429-43cab7d9862b.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Investigation Service for School Employee Relations Disputes - Retender", a three-year contract commencing on 1st April 2019. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on investigation services as defined by the CPV classification. The tender submission process concludes on 14th March 2019, and interested parties are required to submit their documents through the 'in-tend' system before noon on this date. The contract will require the vendor to manage complex investigations, ensure compliance with policies, provide regular updates, and maintain confidentiality throughout the process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources and investigation services, particularly those experienced in handling employee relations disputes within educational settings. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in managing sensitive investigations and working collaboratively with schools and councils will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also establish long-term relationships with educational institutions in the West Midlands region. ## Notice HR Services for Schools, a traded service of the Council requires an investigation service for school employee relations disputes with investigators who are experienced in carrying out complex investigations into employee relations cases for school based customers. The contract will be for a period of 3 years and is expected to commence on 1st April 2019. * To manage and conduct the investigation in a timely manner, within the recommended timescales and advising of the reasons for any potential delays. * To ensure that the investigation adheres to the prescribed policy and procedure * To keep a log and records of the investigation meetings undertaken with times and dates * To provide the Commissioning Officer with weekly updates * To make a judgment regarding the identification of required witnesses, consulting with the Commissioning Officer as and if needed * To produce an investigatory report as outlined in the procedure. To make recommendations as to whether there is a potential case to answer at a formal hearing * In the case of investigations, to provide relevant information upon request to facilitate a review of suspension * Maintaining confidentiality at all times and ensuring employee and witnesses are aware of their responsibilities to maintain confidentiality * To attend hearing(s) to present evidence if required * To attend Employment Tribunals to give evidence and support the employer in preparation as required * To develop an appropriate and professional working relationship with client base including with Head teachers, Governors, Employment Relations Consultants from Schools as well as the Council's Senior Management. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 14th March 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bb5da4-6ca9-438b-bdbf-8556868e9059 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79720000 - Investigation services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2019 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bb5da4-6ca9-438b-bdbf-8556868e9059 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bb5da4-6ca9-438b-bdbf-8556868e9059 4th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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