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title: "Human Resources Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732371"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG"
published: "2023-07-07"
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# Human Resources Consultancy Services

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732371

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is managed by the organisation Bòrd na Gàidhlig, located in Inverness, UK. The current tender titled "Human Resources Consultancy Services" falls under the services category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with an award date of 20th June 2023. Bids were received from multiple suppliers, with Arena HR Ltd being the successful awardee. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the HR consultancy services sector to collaborate with Bòrd na Gàidhlig. The procurement process allows for the provision of expertise in HR policy, recruitment, and staff development. Companies experienced in public sector HR practices, especially those familiar with Gaelic language and development, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract is currently active, providing potential for business growth and collaboration in the public sector HR domain.

## Notice

Advise the Ceannard 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

3. KEY TASKS Liaise as appropriate with Bord na Gaidhlig Head of Finance & Corporate Affairs 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. Advise on the 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 Head of Finance & Corporate Affairs 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 also be sourced from legal advisers). Support and advise individual staff and line managers on HR matters.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to a further three periods of 12 months each at the sole discretion of Bord na Gaidhlig

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483190 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,920 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARENA HR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483190
- 19 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478954

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478954&idx=1
  19th May 2023 - PR23-03 ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478954
  Human Resources Consultancy Services - Advise the Ceannard 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483190
  Human Resources Consultancy Services - Advise the Ceannard 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gaidhlig.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732371

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