--- title: "Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2018-06-05" --- # Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice Buyer: WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903.json) ## Summary The Water Industry Commission for Scotland is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice" in the services sector. Located in Stirling (Moray House, Forthside Way, FK8 1JH), this procurement process follows an open method and is currently in the award stage, with contract awards completed on 22nd May 2018. The tender submission period ended on 12th March 2018, and the overall contract is valued at £167,000. The Commission seeks external expertise to ensure compliance with employment laws and other relevant legislation without retaining full-time specialists. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources, compliance, and legal advisory services. Companies that can provide flexible, proactive support to small public sector organisations and demonstrate expertise in employment legislation, records management, and procurement regulations would be well-positioned to compete for this work. The contract entails not only immediate consultancy but also ongoing support, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector entity. ## Notice The Commission is a small office with a headcount of under 30 people. However, the organisation is subject to the same legislative requirements as any other public-sector body. Therefore, it is essential that we comply with all the necessary employment laws and all other applicable legislation. It would not be cost effective for the Commission to retain this type of specialised advice within the office on a full-time basis. Therefore, we are seeking the services of external professionals to ensure we remain compliant in these key areas. We would like the successful Tenderer to perform a review of our current policies and processes in the three specific areas at the outset. Thereafter, we would envisage the amount of time required would be minimal, and perhaps a few hours each month. However, we would also like a pro-active service whereby an external professional is horizon scanning for any new laws or legislations that may affect the Commission. ### Lot Information Human Resources and employment advice The type of queries that may arise in this area is advice in the following areas: Employment contracts; Staff handbook and policies; Staff training on HR related topics; and Adhoc staff issues. Renewal: Two periods of one year each. Records Management advice We would like the successful Tenderer to nominate an individual to act as the Commission's Data Protection Officer and ensure that we are compliant in this area and to assist with any Data Access requests. Other types of queries or work that may arise in this area is advice in the following areas: Advising and providing guidance on all Data Protection and GDPR matters, including supplier contracts and data sharing projects. Advising and assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments of data processing operations. Monitoring compliance on an ongoing basis and undertaking any necessary audits. Assisting with the handling of any data security breaches. Staff training on topics such as GDPR, Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Assistance with Freedom of Information requests. Renewal: Two periods of one year each Procurement advice The type of queries that may arise in this area is advice in the following areas: Supplier contracts. Office purchasing. Procurement policies and changes in legislation. Renewal: Two periods of one year each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321370 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £167,000 | | Lots value | £167,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 1JH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling North | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321370 - 8 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309699 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309699&idx=1 10th February 2018 - Terms of reference - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309699&idx=2 10th February 2018 - Appendix 4: Standard T&Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309699&idx=3 10th February 2018 - Appendix 3: ESDP - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309699 Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice - The Commission is a small office with a headcount of under 30 people. However, the organisation is subject to the same legislative requirements as any other public-sector body. Therefore, it is essential that we comply with all the necessary employment laws and all other applicable legislation. It would not be cost effective for the Commission to retain this type of specialised advice within the office on a full-time basis. Therefore, we are seeking the services of external professionals to ensure we remain compliant in these key areas. We would like the successful Tenderer to perform a review of our current policies and processes in the three specific areas at the outset. Thereafter, we would envisage the amount of time required would be minimal, and perhaps a few hours each month. However, we would also like a pro-active service whereby an external professional is horizon scanning for any new laws or legislations that may affect the Commission. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321370 Provision of Human Resources and Compliance Advice - The Commission is a small office with a headcount of under 30 people. However, the organisation is subject to the same legislative requirements as any other public-sector body. Therefore, it is essential that we comply with all the necessary employment laws and all other applicable legislation. It would not be cost effective for the Commission to retain this type of specialised advice within the office on a full-time basis. Therefore, we are seeking the services of external professionals to ensure we remain compliant in these key areas. We would like the successful Tenderer to perform a review of our current policies and processes in the three specific areas at the outset. Thereafter, we would envisage the amount of time required would be minimal, and perhaps a few hours each month. However, we would also like a pro-active service whereby an external professional is horizon scanning for any new laws or legislations that may affect the Commission. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.watercommission.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529903.json.