HR Policy Review - Low-Value Contract

West London Waste Authority (WLWA)

West London Waste Authority (WLWA) provides waste disposal and recycling services across six boroughs: Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, and Richmond upon Thames. We are committed to ensuring our HR policies align with best practices in the public sector while maintaining compliance with current legislation.

What We Are Looking For

WLWA is seeking an experienced consultant to conduct an independent review of 23 updated HR policies to provide assurance on:

Compliance with employment legislation

Alignment with NJC terms and conditions for local government employees

Governance frameworks applicable to local authorities

Gap analysis to identify policy coverage and implementation risks

Best practice recommendations to enhance policy effectiveness

This low-value contract is expected to be completed within one month of the award, with work structured into three batches of policy reviews.

Who Should Express Interest?

We are looking for consultants or small firms with:

Demonstrable experience in local authority/public sector HR policy reviews Expertise in employment law, NJC terms, and governance frameworks

Proven ability to conduct gap analyses and risk assessments

Experience in ensuring socio-economic and sustainability considerations in HR policies Capacity to deliver within the required timeframe (April 2025 completion)

Next Steps

Expected Contract Award: 5th April 2025

Completion Deadline: 5th May 2025

Payment Structure: Invoicing per batch (3 batches covering all policies)

Contact: Emma-Clare Lippiatt, Human Resources Manager, emmalippiatt@westlondonwaste.gov.uk

If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch ahead of the formal tender process.

This is a low-value contract with an expected budget in the range of £1,000-£8,000. Proposals exceeding this amount may not be considered.