DCEA Scotland Migration Service

Moving to another country can be challenging. The Scottish Government wants people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. Migrants’ first few months here and their reception are crucial to their overall experience. The service will provide information and advice to people who are thinking about moving to Scotland, or who have just moved here. TAMS will provide up-to-date and accurate information in plain English. This information will cover topics to help people move and settle into their communities. The service will provide bespoke one-to-one advice.

Many employers in Scotland face skills shortages. The ending of free movement has made it harder for employers to get the talent they need. The UK’s immigration system is complex and bureaucratic. Employers require good quality advice and information to help them navigate the system. Our discovery work to date suggests that employers’ immigration needs are best met through three tiers of support.

Tier one will be a universal offer, available to everyone, and will include the provision of up-to-date and accurate immigration information in plain English.

Tier two support will be a ‘one to many’ offer. It will assist employers who are actively seeking to recruit talent to Scotland.

Tier three support will entail one-to-one advice for employers whose needs are not met through the first two tiers. The supplier will be responsible for organising, hosting and delivering advice sessions.

SPD (Scotland) will be scored on a pass/ fail basis.

Bidders must download and complete a separate SPD (Scotland) form for any subcontractors involved in the delivery of this service.

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Part 2A-D - Information about the bidder, Form of participation, Reliance on other entities, Subcontractors

Part 3A-D - Grounds relating to criminal convictions, Payment of taxes,Blacklisting, Social/ Labour Law, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Creditors, Liquidation, Professional misconduct, Conflicts of interest.

Part 4A-C - Professional Registers, Services contracts, Economic and financial standing, Subcontracting, Professional Accreditation, Supply Chain Management/ Tracking Systems used, Environmental management measures.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32377. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement. Community Benefits will not be scored however, tenderers will be held to any proposal submitted.