--- title: "Provision of consultancy to support the implementation of Homestay for City of Glasgow College" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764989" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764989" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000764989.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000764989.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE" published: "2024-04-26" --- # Provision of consultancy to support the implementation of Homestay for City of Glasgow College Buyer: CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764989 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764989) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000764989.json) ## Summary The City of Glasgow College is planning a procurement process to seek consultancy services to support the implementation of Student Homestay. The college is looking for a licensed and experienced consultancy to help with this project, which involves providing homestay services to students. The planned procurement notice outlines the requirements for potential suppliers and can be accessed through the provided link. The tender falls under the Education industry category and is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for June 3, 2024. The procurement process is led by the City of Glasgow College based in Glasgow, UK. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing homestay services, particularly those with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the UK and British Council certification for accommodating students. Suitable businesses would need to offer services like targeted recruitment of host families, comprehensive documentation support, thorough screening processes, ongoing support and emergency contingencies, and a scalable support system. The College aims to engage potential suppliers who can deliver customized solutions and support the growth of the program. Businesses interested in participating should review the detailed specification document provided and prepare to engage with the procurement process effectively. ## Notice City of Glasgow College are seeking the expertise of a licensed/certificated and experienced consultancy to assist them in the implementation of Student Homestay. ### Lot Information Lot 1 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Minimum 10 years of providing homestay services in the UK British Council certification for accommodating students SERVICES TO BE DELIVERED Targeted Recruitment of Host Families: Leveraging college's network and broader advertising in the Glasgow area. Comprehensive Documentation Support: Provision of essential documentation, including contracts, guidelines, and codes of conduct for both hosts and students, tailored to ensure clarity and compliance with programme requirements. Thorough Screening Processes: Conducting initial screenings of host families through interviews, questionnaires, and verification of necessary certifications, supported by guidance on in-person visits. Creation of Host Family Profiles: Compiling detailed profiles for approved host families to facilitate informed student placements. Ongoing Support and Emergency Contingencies: Offering continuous support and advice throughout the placement period ensuring student welfare. Scalable Support: Starting with an initial requirement to vet a suitable number of homes for the August 2024 intake, with potential for expansion in line with the growth of the programme. HOST RECRUITMENT STRATEGY Initial Focus: Engaging the college's staff and student network to identify potential host families, capitalising on the existing community bonds. Extended Recruitment: Should further hosts be required, we will expand our search to the local Glasgow area, employing a mix of online and traditional advertising methods, tailored to the programme's needs. DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW Licensing Agreement: City of Glasgow College will be granted a license to use the Supplier's Homestay specialised documentation for the duration of the programme customised Host and Student Support: Development of a bespoke application and information portal, reflecting the college's branding, for a cohesive and integrated experience. Intellectual Property and Documentation Support Use and copyright of the Suppliers documentation for a period of 12 months from August 2024, with option to extend. Documentation to include: Host Support Documents: Incorporating extensive guidelines for host families and a detailed FAQ section to clarify expectations and outline the hosting responsibilities. Student Guidance Material: Encompassing guidelines for students to help them navigate their homestay experience, along with a student FAQ section addressing common concerns and questions. Policies and Procedures: Including Child Protection Policy and Codes of Conduct for both hosting students under 18 and for students under 18 staying in homestays, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants. Additional Documentation: Provision of a Parental Consent Letter template. City of Glasgow College are seeking to engage with provider of this service. Please register your interest if this a service you can deliver. If you require additional information please submit your request via the question and answer section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503995 | | 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 | 26 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0RF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98341100 - Accommodation management services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503995 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503995&idx=1 26th April 2024 - Homestay draft specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503995 Provision of consultancy to support the implementation of Homestay for City of Glasgow College - City of Glasgow College are seeking the expertise of a licensed/certificated and experienced consultancy to assist them in the implementation of Student Homestay. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764989 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=764989 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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