--- title: "Developing a Workforce Strategy for the Building Standards Verification Service in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588749" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588749" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000588749.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000588749.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-09-12" --- # Developing a Workforce Strategy for the Building Standards Verification Service in Scotland Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588749 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588749) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000588749.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking to develop a workforce strategy for the Building Standards Verification Service in Scotland, as stated in the tender titled "Developing a Workforce Strategy for the Building Standards Verification Service in Scotland." This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a value of £30,000. The closing date for tender submissions was on 13th August 2019, following an open procurement method. This project is categorized under the services industry, specifically focusing on general public services and housing and community amenities, and is located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in workforce development and strategic consultancy, particularly those specialising in public sector services. Companies experienced in building standards, recruitment strategies, and employment studies, such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or firms with expertise in public sector engagements, would be well-suited to compete. The successful development and implementation of this strategy will not only support the Scottish Government in enhancing its workforce capabilities but may also foster sustainable relationships for future projects within this sector. ## Notice There is a need for a robust and well qualified network of building standard officers in Scotland. This research will develop a national workforce strategy for verifiers to assist with succession planning as well as recruitment and retention in the profession. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project will develop a building standards workforce strategy document for Scotland. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365928 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £24,961 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365928 - 10 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359994 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359994&idx=5 10th July 2019 - Instructions for Tenderer (Schedule 1) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359994&idx=6 10th July 2019 - Terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359994&idx=7 10th July 2019 - Project Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359994&idx=1 10th July 2019 - Invitation to Tender letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359994&idx=2 10th July 2019 - Form of tender to the Scottish Government (schedule 2) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359994&idx=3 10th July 2019 - Pricing Schedule (Schedule 3) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359994&idx=4 10th July 2019 - Data Protection Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359994 Developing a Workforce Strategy for the Building Standards Verification Service in Scotland - There is a need for a robust and well qualified network of building standard officers in Scotland. This research will develop a national workforce strategy for verifiers to assist with succession planning as well as recruitment and retention in the profession. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365928 Developing a Workforce Strategy for the Building Standards Verification Service in Scotland - There is a need for a robust and well qualified network of building standard officers in Scotland. This research will develop a national workforce strategy for verifiers to assist with succession planning as well as recruitment and retention in the profession. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588749 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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