DDaT21328 HR Online Resource Portal

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 24th January 2022 at 2pm. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal.

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Current Resource ACAS utilise an e-resource requirement that needs to provide information & guidance on a range of HR related roles. The solution will provide guidance on the practical application of employment law including compliance, model policies & templates.

The current e-resource is used by HR, Helpline, Conciliation & Delivery teams. Our staff access a range of areas that are available, such as; o Employment law manual o Law reports o Legal timetable o Policies and documents o FAQs o Interactive workflows o Line manager briefings o How to guides o Good practice guides o Podcasts and webinars o Survey analysis o Topic alerts on changes to your key areas of interest

Main Aims  Provide a suitable e-resource delivering practical employment law information and application, including best practice guidance in an accurate & timely manner.  The resource to be suitable for use as a resource for ACAS staff in delivering our various services to customers in-house, as well as being used by ACAS HR professionals.  Achieve improved Value for Money - VFM

Main Objectives  High quality, informed advice and guidance is provided to ACAS customers through use by Frontline staff of a suitable employment law knowledge-based e-product.  ACAS employment relations professionals have a high quality and practical resource to support their work to achieve increased VFM and/or cost reductions.

Outputs and Expectations  High quality of employment law interpretation and related resources delivered  Service is easily navigable and content easily retrievable  Service is delivered consistently to the required numbers of staff across ACAS  Ongoing training and administration support needs are met

Statement of requirement Licence numbers  75 standard Licences.  An upper user limit will be required rather than individual licences if possible. Individuals can be automatically logged out if they are inactive for a certain time period.  Assistance with allocation of licences to specific ACAS staff members  Licences to be transferable between users.

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i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and

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