Tender

Early Careers Online Assessments

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Planning

19 Jul 2024 at 11:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL) has published a tender for "Early Careers Online Assessments," categorised under "Assessment centre services for recruitment" (CPV: 79635000). The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage. This open procedure is below the threshold, with key dates including the publication of Tender Gateway Questions on 10th February 2025, and the deadline for submitting these questions on 20th February 2025. The tender pack will be issued on 24th February 2025, with the final tender submission deadline on 7th February 2025. The contract, valued at £90,000, will commence on 28th March 2025 and conclude on 27th March 2028. The services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom and are particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in online assessment solutions, educational software, and related services. The requirement is for an adaptable, mobile-enabled online assessment platform that supports multiple languages and is effective for both graduate and apprentice candidates. Businesses with expertise in creating engaging, short-duration assessments that maintain high completion rates, provide timely feedback, and are compliant with Cyber Essentials certification are well-suited to compete. Additionally, this contract requires the solution to integrate with NNL's Applicant Tracking System, cater to candidates with accessibility needs, and ensure data protection compliance. The provision of comprehensive training and ongoing support during the campaign also presents opportunities for businesses to demonstrate their customer service capabilities and commitment to continuous improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Careers Online Assessments

Notice Description

The Contract is being offered under a competitive bidding process via the Complete Tender Management (CTM) and the NNL's Terms and Conditions will govern any resultant Contract. Key dates: Publication of Tender Gateway Questions via CTM - 10/02/2025 Deadline for submission of Tender Gateway Questions - 20/02/2025 Issue Gateway Questions notifications - 21/02/2025 Issue of Tender pack via CTM - 24/02/2025 Scope of Services: Provide an online assessment that efficiently manages a high volume of applications. "Offer an 'off the shelf' solution that evaluates candidates against UKNNL values and behaviours." Ensure the assessment is suitable for both graduate and apprentice candidates, considering their varying levels of skill, knowledge, and life experience. Mobile-enabled, recognising that mobile phones are the preferred device for many candidates. Short in length, able to complete in 20 minutes or less without a time limit, engaging, and capable of providing timely feedback. Support multiple languages to accommodate non-native English speakers. Maintain completion rates over 90%. Provide round-the-clock technical support. Integrate with UKNNL's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Tribepad, to ensure efficient communication and process management. Allow for UKNNL branding to enhance the candidate experience. Provide all candidates with a performance report highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development. Demonstrate protection of personal candidate data in compliance with UKNNL CISO requirements. Hold Cyber Essentials certification. Cater for candidates with accessibility issues, providing reasonable adjustments such as extra time for those with conditions like dyslexia or neurodiverse conditions. Ensure the assessment does not adversely impact candidates from minority groups, including females, ethnic minorities, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and neurodiverse candidates. Prevent candidates from using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT during the assessment to ensure the measurement of true potential. Please provide detail. Deliver comprehensive training on the assessment to the UKNNL Early Careers Team. Provide regular project updates during the design and development phases. Offer ongoing support during the campaign to address queries and issues promptly. Conduct a full review of results and lessons learned at the end of the campaign. Provide recommendations for future campaigns. Please indicate whether or not you wish to be invited to submit a tender for this contract on or before 17:00 PM Friday 7th February 2025. Interested bidders will have access to the tender package via CTM, containing the information and instructions that Potential Service Providers need to submit a compliant Tender. Guidance on how to use the e-Sourcing Suite and new supplier registration can be found using this link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ If you require any further information, feel free to contact me amanda.benikas@uknnl.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18d4be4a-567a-4ed2-94bd-6027597752ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2024a178-146e-46f1-a06c-b53beb73252d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2028 3-4 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 NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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