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title: "SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771477"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2025-02-05"
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# SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771477

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has completed the procurement process for the "SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service," aimed at securing a comprehensive online platform to provide resources such as Employment Law Updates, HR Good Practice, Salary Surveys, and HR Trends & Analysis. The procurement process, conducted under the open procedure method, involved stages from planning and tender to awarding the contract. The awarded contract, worth £25,960, was signed on 16 January 2025, and involved delivery to SPS Headquarters in Edinburgh. This falls under the public order and safety category. LNRS Data Services Ltd - Brightmine (XpertHR) was awarded the contract, which is set to run from 7 November 2024 until 6 November 2026, with an optional extension of up to three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in HR technology and services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in salary benchmarking and HR analytics. SMEs capable of providing a scalable and user-friendly online platform will find this procurement advantageous for growth and portfolio expansion. The open procedure allows for robust competition, making it suitable for both large and small enterprises positioned to deliver high-quality HR support services to public sector clients. The clarity in the contract's scope and generous timeline ensure ample preparation for prospective bidders, encouraging innovation and efficiency in service delivery.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service requires a comprehensive online platform that provides access to resources, including: Employment Law Updates, HR Good Practice, Salary Surveys, HR Trends & Analysis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523321 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2024 - 6 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2 - 5 years from start of contract |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,960 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LNRS DATA SERVICES LTD - BRIGHTMINE (XPERTHR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523321
- 18 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510137
- 3 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509092

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509092
  SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service - The Scottish Prison Service requires a comprehensive online platform that provides access to resources, including: Employment Law Updates, HR Good Practice, Salary Surveys, HR Trends & Analysis.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510137
  SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service - The Scottish Prison Service requires a comprehensive online platform that provides access to resources, including: Employment Law Updates, HR Good Practice, Salary Surveys, HR Trends & Analysis.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523321
  SPS-02197 HR Salary Benchmarking Service - The Scottish Prison Service requires a comprehensive online platform that provides access to resources, including: Employment Law Updates, HR Good Practice, Salary Surveys, HR Trends & Analysis.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771477

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