Tender

Direct Entry program candidate assessment

NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED

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Tender

15 Mar 2023 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking an external provider to support a Direct Entry programme for operational roles within the fire sector. The procurement involves assessing candidates using occupational psychologists to determine their suitability remotely. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17th April 2023. The procurement falls under the services category, with a contract period running from 3rd July 2023 to 2nd July 2024.

This tender by the NFCC presents an opportunity for businesses in the assessment centre services industry, particularly those offering psychiatrist or psychologist services, to engage with a high-profile public sector body. As a below-threshold open procedure, this procurement is suited for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the United Kingdom are well-placed to compete, with the potential for long-term contracts and business growth within the fire services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Entry program candidate assessment

Notice Description

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is continuing to develop a model to support suitable and skilled leaders, without previous fire service experience, to move into operational roles at station and area manager within the fire sector. The NFCC is working on behalf of several Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) across the county adopting the Direct Entry Programme within their service but is seeking a more innovative, independent, and diverse approach to the traditional Fire Service assessment. Therefore, the NFCC wish to engage with an external provider using occupational psychologists to evaluate candidates' performance and suitability remotely before progressing them to the next stage of the Direct Entry process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04e0abb2-fa70-4156-af53-9e68a78c3591
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce0389a-3b4f-41ed-870b-2756827932ad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2023 - 2 Jul 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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