Tender

DaT Fast Stream Final Selection Board 2016 Tender

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, part of the Cabinet Office, has initiated the "DaT Fast Stream Final Selection Board 2016 Tender" aimed at enhancing digital and technology leadership within the UK government. This open procedure tender, published on 14 December 2015, is currently in the active stage, with the tender period closing on 24 December 2015. The contract will commence on 25 January 2016 and run until 20 June 2016. The procurement is classified under staff training services, focusing on government’s Digital and Technology (DaT) Fast Stream programme, which seeks to develop the future leadership capabilities in the public sector across various locations, including the UK and other territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in training and development services, particularly those experienced in assessing candidates for leadership roles in digital and technology environments. Suppliers with knowledge of governmental assessment processes, especially in digital contexts, will be well-suited to competently fulfil the tender requirements. As the government seeks to cultivate talent rather than strictly technical skills, businesses focusing on broad training methodologies are especially encouraged to participate, potentially leading to long-term contracts and collaborative opportunities with government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DaT Fast Stream Final Selection Board 2016 Tender

Notice Description

The Government Digital Service or GDS (the Authority), part of the Cabinet Office, is an organisation at the centre of digital government in the UK. The mission of GDS is to build and champion a digital culture that puts the user first and delivers the best, low-cost public services possible. The Digital and Technology (DaT) Fast Stream is government's flagship digital and technology talent development programme. The scheme is designed to grow government's future leadership capability. Provision of services that will enable government to suitably assess candidate's aptitude to join and succeed on the DaT Fast Stream. Successful candidates should demonstrate the potential to: become future leaders of the civil service; understand and work in digital and technology corporate environments, delivering business change; and the ability to learn quickly and adapt. DaT Fast Stream candidates will proceed through the normal Fast Stream application process. This evaluates candidates' generalist skills and competencies, their ability to be high achievers and their future leadership potential. Following success at the Fast Stream Assessment Centre (FSAC), candidates will be invited to the final selection stage, typically known as a Final Selection Board. This is the only stage in the recruitment process where candidates will be tested on their ability to work in digital and technology environments. Government is not seeking to necessarily recruit specialists or those with existing technical skills but those with the ability to work across a broad range of digital and technology environments. Successful candidates will enter government at grade HEO (D) (equivalent to Band B1). The form of the assessment must be such that it rigorously assesses candidate's potential and aptitude for an early career in government digital and technology with a view to future leadership. The potential supplier must have knowledge of the assessment process at FSAC. Additional information: Please note that the project timetable may be amended before it is issued as part of the ITT when it goes live on 29/12/2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c2626ab-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdaa725e-f85c-4b21-812d-0341bae0a849
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2016 - 20 Jun 2016 1-6 months
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
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

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