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title: "Talent Attraction and Migration Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038d55"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-12-22"
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# Talent Attraction and Migration Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038d55

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently running a tender process for the "Talent Attraction and Migration Service." The service aims to provide information and advice to individuals moving to Scotland or considering the move. The procurement involves two lots - one for immigration support for employers and another for reception support for people moving to Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage is the tender award. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd December 2023. The service falls under the CPV classification for legal services.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those experienced in immigration and advisory services. Businesses catering to employer immigration support or reception services for newcomers in Scotland would be well-suited to compete. The Scottish Government, acting as the buying organisation, is located in Glasgow. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring fair competition among suppliers. The two lots included in the tender aim to address the challenges individuals and employers face in navigating the immigration system and settling into Scottish communities.

## Notice

Moving to another country can be challenging. The Scottish Government wants people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. Migrants' first few months here and their reception are crucial to their overall experience. The service will provide information and advice to people who are thinking about moving to Scotland, or who have just moved here. TAMS will provide up-to-date and accurate information in plain English. This information will cover topics to help people move and settle into their communities. The service will provide bespoke one-to-one advice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Immigration support for employers

Many employers in Scotland face skills shortages. The ending of free movement has made it harder for employers to get the talent they need. The UK's immigration system is complex and bureaucratic. Employers require good quality advice and information to help them navigate the system. Our discovery work to date suggests that employers' immigration needs are best met through three tiers of support. Tier one will be a universal offer, available to everyone, and will include the provision of up-to-date and accurate immigration information in plain English. Tier two support will be a 'one to many' offer. It will assist employers who are actively seeking to recruit talent to Scotland. Tier three support will entail one-to-one advice for employers whose needs are not met through the first two tiers. The supplier will be responsible for organising, hosting and delivering advice sessions.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 March 2027.

Lot 2 - Reception support for people moving to Scotland

People face challenges when moving to another country. The Scottish Government want people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. People need good quality information to plan and execute their move. People's first few months in Scotland and their reception is crucial to their overall experience. We therefore seek a supplier that will provide information and advice to people who have decided to move to Scotland, or who have just moved here. Our discovery work suggests that people's reception needs are best met through two tiers of support. Tier 1 support will be up-to-date and accurate information about moving to Scotland in plain English. Tier 2 support will be one-to-one advice to people in the UK. The supplier will be responsible for organising, hosting and delivering the advice sessions.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037827-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND; SERAPHUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2023 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037827-2023
- 10 Aug 2023 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023354-2023
- 14 Dec 2022 at 11:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035346-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000741251
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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