Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 23/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-441535

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Radioactive Waste Management
8920190
Building 329, Thomson Avenue
Didcot
OX11 0GD
UK
Contact person: James Gatawa
Telephone: +44 1925802823
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13843&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear Decommissioning

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Market Engagement Questionnaire for the provision of HR Mediation, Coaching and Investigation Services
Reference number:  RWM387
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79414000  -  Human resources management consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

RWM is committed to be a fair workplace, therefore, to ensure that RWM HR team can fully support any employee related complaints, it is important that relevant independent mediation and investigation support is in place. Mediation is intended to resolve specific disputes and act as a basis for changing behaviour and mitigating conflict. Investigation services Additionally, any formal grievance raised must be investigated thoroughly and fairly by an impartial, qualified investigator, to ensure RWM can support a fair and impartial investigation into a grievance. Coaching Following a workplace complaint or investigation, coaching services may be required to support an individual or team to move forward and support them with their performance.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79414000  -  Human resources management consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

RWM is committed to be a fair workplace, therefore, to ensure that RWM HR team can fully support any employee related complaints, it is important that relevant independent mediation and investigation support is in place. Mediation Mediation is a key stage in resolving both an informal complaint and formal grievance; when required, RWM HR Team require access to an independent, external and qualified mediator to support individuals or teams in relation to workplace complaints. Mediation is intended to resolve specific disputes and act as a basis for changing behaviour and mitigating conflict. Investigation services Additionally, any formal grievance raised must be investigated thoroughly and fairly by an impartial, qualified investigator, to ensure RWM can support a fair and impartial investigation into a grievance. An investigator must provide impartial, fair, structured and rigorous assessment of the evidence relating to an allegation or a series of allegations, and provide a report of findings. The report must not suggest bias or conflicts of interest; neither should it make comparisons based on previous casework undertaken by the workplace investigator. Coaching Following a workplace complaint or investigation, coaching services may be required to support an individual or team to move forward and support them with their performance.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

04/08/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information