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title: "Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761566"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-03-20"
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# Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761566

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, a body governed by public law in the UK, is planning a tender for "Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE" in the Education sector. The procurement is at the planning stage with a value of GBP 10,000. The tender involves reviewing job evaluation methodologies, comparing them against RBGE's current process, and producing a cost/benefit analysis report with recommendations. The closing date for engagement is 12th April 2024, and further responses will not be provided after this time.

This tender by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offers an opportunity for consulting firms with expertise in job evaluation methodologies to partner with RBGE. Businesses that specialise in human resources consultancy and organisational development would be well-suited to compete. The tender aims to enhance RBGE's grading guidance process and strengthen its position as a leading botanic garden. By engaging in this tender process, suppliers can contribute to RBGE's goal of fostering a safe, inclusive workplace that encourages innovation and employee development.

## Notice

Cost/Benefit Analysis of Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE is undertaking pre-market engagement to explore what suppliers can offer and broad understanding of expect costs and timelines. RBGE is an ambitious organisation with plans to further develop our role at the forefront of plant research, education and horticulture. As one of the world's leading botanic gardens we believe we have a strong existing basis on which to build. We are an organisation with a widely diverse remit, as outlined in our current Corporate Plan. We aspire to be the best across all aspects of everything we do as an organisation, and also as an employer. We aim to invest in our people, striving to be an 'employer of choice' and creating a safe and welcoming inclusive workplace that encourages all colleagues to develop, innovate and achieve their full potential. RBGE currently has around 300 staff within five directorates: Science, Horticulture & Visitor Experience, Development & Communications, Resources & Planning, and Learning & Engagement. Our headquarters is in Edinburgh as is one of our gardens, and we have three further gardens across Scotland. We have approximately 100-120 distinct, individual roles. All posts within RBGE are benchmarked currently against our grading guidance which is underpinned by our Job Evaluation and Grading Support (JEGS) process. We also have an established pay and grading structure of 8 grades, labelled A to H. RBGE requires a consultancy to work in partnership with us to: review current job evaluation methodologies available in the external marketplace compare their suitability for RBGE's needs against our current JEGS methodology Produce a cost benefit analysis written report with recommendations to be approved by our Executive Team. Closing date for engagement is midday on Friday, 12 April 2024. No further responses to this notice will be provided after this time. Email Contact is ihardman@rbge.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501343 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501343

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501343
  Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE - Cost/Benefit Analysis of Job Evaluation Methodologies for RBGE

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761566

## Provenance

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