Planning

CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jun 2018 at 07:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2018 at 15:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is planning a procurement exercise for the "CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information," aimed at sourcing a test delivery system for online psychometric tests within the Civil Service, primarily for recruitment purposes. The deadline for submissions in response to the Request for Information is set for 11th June 2018, by 18:00 BST. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with potential delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in software development, online assessment tools, and recruitment services. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their innovative solutions may align well with the requirements of the Civil Service Human Resources. By responding to the Request for Information, businesses can demonstrate their interest and capability, potentially leading to future procurement opportunities as the government seeks to enhance its recruitment processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information

Notice Description

1 The Authority requires information on the feasibility of procuring an off-the-shelf test delivery system for the sourcing, development and delivery of online psychometric tests and assessments within the Civil Service, principally within recruitment. 2 Organisations are asked to advise if they would be interested in bidding for this opportunity as part of their response to the Request for Information. 3 Civil Service Human Resources (CSHR) sits within the Cabinet Office (CO). Our work contributes to one of the main CO purposes, namely "to ensure the delivery of the finest public services by attracting and developing the best public servants and improving the efficiency of government." 4 Civil Service HR is exploring the feasibility of procuring an off-the-shelf test delivery system for the sourcing, development and delivery of online psychometric tests and assessments within the Civil Service, principally within recruitment. 5 Based on customer expectations for recruitment outcomes, Civil Service HR is intending to take a toolkit approach to online tests and assessments, and will gradually grow the number and range of tests and assessments it makes available to departments. 6 The Authority requires Organisations to submit responses to this RFI by completing the Excel spreadsheet which is attached as "Annex A; CSHR Online test delivery system - RFI Response v1.0". Please note that there are 9 tabs within the Excel file. By completing each tab (or at least all of those tabs which are applicable), Organisations will assist the Authority to establish the capability and capacity of the market to meet the requirements and responses will shape the Authority's business case and strategy for procuring these services. 7 In addition to completing the Excel file at Annex A, Organisations are requested to provide a response to the following questions: A. Would you be interested in participating in any future procurement exercise for these services? B. How do public sector customers within the UK normally procure your services? C. Are your services available via any government framework agreements such as G-Cloud or the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 framework (see links below)? D. Please provide indicative pricing for your proposed solution by completing the "Cost & Licence Model" tab within Annex A. See attachment "00287287; CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information v1.0" for information on how to respond to this Request for Information. Additional information: See "00287287; RFI - Questions and Answers part 3 v1.0". This contains responses to all the supplier questions submitted in response to this RFI. Please note that the deadline for responses to this RFI is Mon 11 June 2018 - by 18.00 hrs BST.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05e29128-10b4-4856-b4a0-2c954592b8c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84106161-f541-45dc-a9d3-b58c966e6e7c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

79633000 - Staff development services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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