--- title: "Fixed Period Contract HR Support Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Fixed Period Contract HR Support Services Buyer: SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407.json) ## Summary The Gaelic Media Service (Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig), situated in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, is actively seeking tenders for a Fixed Period Contract concerning HR Support Services, with a focus on strategic guidance and training within their People, Partnerships, and Development team. This open procedure is part of their tender initiation stage and involves some onsite work both in Stornoway and Glasgow, although most of the work can be conducted remotely. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 24th August 2026 at 14:00, with the contract award period commencing the same day at 17:00. Businesses in the services category, particularly those offering HR expertise, can seize this opportunity to partner with a body established under the Broadcasting Act 1990. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms skilled in HR advisory services seeking to establish a foothold in the public broadcasting sector. Companies offering strategic HR advice, employee relations guidance, and support for organisational change will find this tender particularly appealing. Successful providers will work closely with the Director of People, Partnerships & Development, ensuring a collaborative environment aimed at nurturing HR best practice development. The requirement for occasional onsite presence in Stornoway and Glasgow adds a geographical breadth, potentially benefiting firms with personnel based in or willing to travel within these locations. Given the potential for future tenders in 2029, this contract may also serve as an entry point for longer-term collaborations. ## Notice MG ALBA has a newly established in-house HR function which manages day-to-day HR activities and seeks external HR expertise to provide strategic guidance, specialist advice, and training and capacity building with the People, Partnerships and Development team as required. Some onsite presence in Stornoway and Glasgow will be required and should be factored into pricing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver HR advisory and support services to MG ALBA. The services will include: - Strategic HR advice and support - Specialist guidance on employee relations matters - Advice on employment legislation and compliance - HR policy development, review and updates - Support with organisational change initiatives - Workforce planning advice and support - Guidance on HR best practice The successful tenderer will: - Work closely with the Director of People, Partnerships & Development and the HR & Assurance Manager. - Provide specialist advice and support on complex and sensitive HR matters. - Support the HR & Assurance Manager, who will act as the primary internal contact and coordinator. Additional requirements: - Occasional onsite presence in Stornoway and Glasgow will be required - Any required onsite attendance should be factored into pricing - Pre-approved travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed separately. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560903 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Further notices are likely to be published in June 2029. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE) | | Locality | ISLE OF LEWIS | | Post town | Outer Hebrides | | Postcode | HS1 2SD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar | | Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas | | Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar | | Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560903 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560903 Fixed Period Contract HR Support Services - MG ALBA has a newly established in-house HR function which manages day-to-day HR activities and seeks external HR expertise to provide strategic guidance, specialist advice, and training and capacity building with the People, Partnerships and Development team as required. Some onsite presence in Stornoway and Glasgow will be required and should be factored into pricing. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.mgalba.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838407 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838407.json.