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title: "PR20-02 Provision of HR services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000627258"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG"
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# PR20-02 Provision of HR services

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000627258

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "PR20-02 Provision of HR services" was conducted by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, a central purchasing body located in Inverness, UK. The tender falls under the category of services related to recreation, culture, and religion, and was awarded on 27 July 2020. The contract was secured through an open procurement method, allowing various suppliers to participate. Key aspects of the tender included consultancy services to advise senior management on HR policies, remuneration, recruitment, and staff development. The tender process attracted 11 bids, with the lowest bid valued at £6,972 and the highest at £22,910.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in HR consultancy services, recruitment solutions, and organisational development. Suppliers with experience in providing strategic HR advice and support, especially those that focus on staff training, diversity, and performance management, would be well-suited to compete in this arena. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that half of the bids received came from this segment, highlighting a welcoming environment for smaller players in the procurement landscape.

## Notice

Advise the Ceannard (CEO) and senior management on matters relating to HR policy, employment best practice, remuneration, recruitment and retention, and administration. Support and when appropriate initiate staff programmes for learning and development. Oversee objective-setting and performance appraisal processes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Liaise as appropriate with Bord na Gaidhlig Ceannard and Operations Manager in order to discuss HR issues and priorities and to agree desired outcomes and deliverables. Advise on formal correspondence between line managers and employees on matters of terms and conditions, salary, joining and exit events. Maintain currency of employment contracts and staff policies and procedures in line with legislation, best practice, and staff consultation. Manage performance appraisal process and remuneration planning. Advise senior management on legal and procedural requirements relating to staff issues. Oversee HR administration and ensure correct use of HR software tools. Quarterly HR Update report for management and board / committees. Review, manage and keep up to date: employee contracts, employee files, policies, practices, and procedures. Advise the Ceannard on any matter requiring remedy or action in relation to employee matters. Advise on the consistent application of appraisal and objective-setting criteria across the organisation. Act as a source of information to staff in relation to the support afforded them by the organisation as an aid to achieving a healthy work-life balance. Advise on processes in relation to new starts, leavers, absence, maternity and paternity leave, retirement, secondments or placements to other organisations, entitlements etc as they arise. Advise on training and coaching for all staff in relation to diversity, equality and other relevant matters, and for line managers in relation to management, objective-setting, and appraisals. Advise in relation to disciplinary, grievance or other matters in which employee rights are in point (although this may be also be sourced from legal advisers). Support and advise individual staff and line managers on HR matters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391780 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JO ADAMS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391780

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391780
  PR20-02 Provision of HR services - Advise the Ceannard (CEO) and senior management on matters relating to HR policy, employment best practice, remuneration, recruitment and retention, and administration. Support and when appropriate initiate staff programmes for learning and development. Oversee objective-setting and performance appraisal processes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gaidhlig.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627258

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