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title: "Panel of HR External Invesigators"
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# Panel of HR External Invesigators

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3693a37a-06d1-426c-85d1-486bb0323d3c

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) has awarded a contract for a "Panel of HR External Investigators" in the Investigation services category. The procurement method used was Competitive Quotation, with a total contract value of GBP 49,999. The tender period ended on March 27, 2024, and the contract will run from May 6, 2024, to May 5, 2027. The selected suppliers for this contract include MB Human Resources Consulting Ltd, Jackson Hogg Limited, and HR2day Limited.

This tender opportunity to provide external HR investigation services offers potential business growth for organisations experienced in conducting sensitive workplace investigations. SMEs well-versed in handling HR-related cases involving workplace harassment, discrimination, employee misconduct, or regulatory violations would be suited to compete. The contract spans a 4-year Framework agreement with the possibility of a 12-month extension, providing stability and growth prospects for successful bidders in this specialised service sector.

## Notice

CPI is seeking to appoint several qualified and experienced Contractors to provide external Human Resources (HR) investigation services. The Contractors must be experienced and competent in external HR investigations and be able to handle sensitive and complex HR-related cases in an impartial, thorough, and professional manner. The Contractor must be able to travel and attend all of CPI's site, if required to do so when conducting the investigations. CPI's sites are outlined below: - Wilton Centre, Wilton, Redcar, TS10 4RF 1 Union Square, Central Park, Darlington, DL1 1GL Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre,1 Netherton Square, Paisley, PA3 2EF Durham Way South, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6XN The Neville Hamlin Building, Thomas Wright Way, Sedgefield, TS21 3FG The Coxon Building, John Walker Road, Sedgefield, TS21 3FE. The Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 5TG Liverpool Science Park, Mount Pleasant, Great Orford St, Liverpool L3 5TF; and Stirling House - Cambridge Park North, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9PB, The Contractor is asked to note that the first six buildings in this list are CPI's main business hubs. The locations needed to be attended could also include different hotels or meeting places in the area. CPI will inform the Contractors of the location of any investigation. The Contractor will be expected to arrange their own transport and suitable accommodation if required. The Contractor is asked to that there may be occasions investigation may take place in a neutral venue. Investigations may include the following areas but are not limited to: Allegations of workplace harassment or discrimination (Gender, Racial, Religious etc) Employee misconduct or violations of company policies Whistleblower complaints Retaliation claims Unethical behaviour or breaches of integrity Violations of laws and regulations CPI are looking to create a Framework agreement, which will see up to six organisations appointed to the framework to conduct these investigations. The Framework will last for a period of 4 years in total, this will be broken down to a primary period of 36 months, with a possible 12-month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b088b04a-370f-4a02-8055-5c56d68a2d48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2024 - 5 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,999 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HR2DAY; JACKSON HOGG; MB HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 8 May 2024 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b088b04a-370f-4a02-8055-5c56d68a2d48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b088b04a-370f-4a02-8055-5c56d68a2d48
  8th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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