Published date: 19 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 10 March 2025, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Human resources management consultancy services - 79414000

Location of contract

UB77PN

Value of contract

£4,000 to £10,000

Procurement reference

WLWAHR002

Published date

19 February 2025

Closing date

10 March 2025

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

West London Waste Authority (WLWA)
West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is responsible for sustainable waste management across six London boroughs: Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, and Richmond upon Thames. To support our commitment to best-practice HR management, we are seeking expert HR consultancy support to provide strategic HR advice, employment relations guidance, and HR mentorship for our standalone HR Manager.

What We Are Looking For
WLWA is seeking a trusted HR partner to provide flexible, expert support in tackling complex employee relations cases, legal compliance, and strategic HR decision-making.

This support will be delivered through one of two engagement models:
Ad-hoc Call-Off Support (Day Rate) - Access to HR expertise on an as-needed basis, billed per day/hour.
Retainer Model - Ongoing monthly HR mentorship and advisory support with agreed hours.

Key areas of support include:
- Complex Employee Relations Case Support - Handling grievances, disciplinaries, terminations, and legal compliance.
- HR Mentorship & Soundboarding - Coaching and expert guidance on strategic HR issues and organisational change.
- Employment Law & Compliance Advisory - Ensuring WLWA remains compliant with evolving employment legislation.
- Mediation & Conflict Resolution - Supporting early intervention, case strategy, and settlement agreement guidance.
- HR Policy Development & Training - Reviewing policies, providing legal templates, and upskilling the HR function.

Who Should Express Interest?
We are interested in hearing from qualified HR consultancy firms or independent HR experts who:

Have a strong track record in supporting standalone HR professionals in the public sector or local authorities.
Offer expertise in complex employment relations, employment law, and strategic HR guidance.
Can provide responsive and flexible support in either a call-off or retainer model.
Ensure GDPR compliance and confidentiality in handling sensitive HR matters.

Next Steps
Formal RFQ Launch: 10th February 2025
Deadline for Submissions: 10th March 2025
Contact for Further Discussions & RFQ Document: Emma Lippiatt

If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch for further discussions ahead of the formal RFQ process

About the buyer

Contact name

Emma-Clare Lippiatt

Address

Unit 6
WEST DRAYTON
UB77PN
England

Email

EMMALIPPIATT@WESTLONDONWASTE.GOV.UK