ProcuraAxisBeta
Sign inCreate Free Account
Home / Opportunities / Opportunity
PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

DCEA Scotland Migration Service

Scottish Government · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 08:25.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV79100000 — Legal services
  • CPV79110000 — Legal advisory and representation services
  • CPV79111000 — Legal advisory services
  • CPV79140000 — Legal advisory and information services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Immigration support for employers£3m
  • Lot 2 - Reception and Immigration Support for Individual£2m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CASE/853661
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
79100000
Description
Legal services

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Lots 1 and 2 entail the provision of immigration advice, which is regulated by the 1999 Immigration and Asylum Act. The provider will be regulated by a relevant professional body (such as the Law Society of Scotland) or with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner. The supplier will be responsible for meeting the compliance requirements of their respective professional or regulatory bodies. We expect advisors to meet at least the OISC’s Level 1 immigration competence or equivalent.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
Financial Ratio - The Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing. Insurance - Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain the levels of insurance indicated as follows; Public Liability, Professional Risk Indemnity, Employer's (Compulsory) Liability.
Minimum
Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of greater than 1. Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain the levels of insurance indicated as follows; Public Liability 5 Million GBP, Professional Risk Indemnity 2 Million GBP, Employer's (Compulsory) Liability in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
The provision of immigration advice is regulated, and the provider will meet the provisions of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. The provider must be a member or a relevant professional body or registered with the OISC.
Minimum
Advice provided must meet, at a minimum, Level 1 standards of the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) or equivalent.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 4
Type
technical
Description
This service involves the provision of immigration advice, which is regulated by the 1999 Immigration and Asylum Act. The provider will be regulated by a relevant professional body (such as the Law Society of Scotland) or with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner. The supplier will be responsible for meeting the compliance requirements of their respective professional or regulatory bodies. We expect advisors to meet at least the OISC’s Level 1 immigration competence or equivalent.

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
4 Nov 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Expected award period

Starts
4 Nov 2026, 13:00

Bid Opening

Date
4 Nov 2026, 13:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Immigration support for employers
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Methodology
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 2
Name
Quality of Immigration Support
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Responsiveness and Co-Operation
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 4
Name
Alignment with Mission Vision and Values
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Climate
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Fairwork First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Name
BCDR
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
20

Value

Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Optional extension period of 2 x 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Reception and Immigration Support for Individual
Description
People face challenges when moving to another country. The Scottish Government want people not only to move to Scotland, but to stay. People need good quality information to plan and execute their move. People’s first few months in Scotland and their reception is crucial to their overall experience. We therefore seek a supplier that will provide information and advice to people who have decided to move to Scotland, or who have just moved here. Our discovery work suggests that people’s reception needs are best met through two tiers of support. Tier 1 support will be up-to-date and accurate information about moving to Scotland in plain English. Tier 2 support will be one-to-one advice to people in the UK. The supplier will be responsible for organising, hosting and delivering the advice sessions.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Methodology
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 2
Name
Quality of Immigration Support
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Reponsiveness and Co-Operation
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 4
Name
Alignment with Mission Vision and Values
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Climate
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Name
BCDR
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
20

Value

Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Renewal

Description
Optional extension period of 2 x 12 months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79100000
Description
Legal services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79110000
Description
Legal advisory and representation services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79140000
Description
Legal advisory and information services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79100000
Description
Legal services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79111000
Description
Legal advisory services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79140000
Description
Legal advisory and information services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Government
Id
GB-FTS-3354

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Address

Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7392287522

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-1033

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 082434-2026tender ·