Tender

PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT & TESTING

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 Jan 2018 at 10:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently conducting a tender for "Psychometric Assessment & Testing" services, aiming to secure a provider for a range of psychometric assessments starting from 1st April 2018. This contract is set for a duration of three years, with the option for a one-year extension, and will primarily serve the goods category under the CPV classification of assessment centre services for recruitment. The procurement method is open, following the open procedure below threshold, with the tender period closing on 14th February 2018 at 23:59:59. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in assessment services to grow their business by participating in government contracts. Businesses offering psychometric testing, assessment centre services, or related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies must register on the buyer's e-Sourcing portal and confirm their registration via email to ensure they can submit their tenders and receive further documentation related to this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT & TESTING

Notice Description

The regulator is seeking a Provider for a range of psychometric assessments to commence 1st April 2018. Contract duration will be for a three [3] year period, with an option of a 1 year extension. Additional information: All companies must confirm that they have registered to our e-Sourcing portal in order to tender. To do so: 1. Click on the link here: https://thepensionsregulator.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml 2. Click 'Register Now' (this is only required once) 3. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue' 4. Enter your business and user details 5. Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete 6. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). Please note, more than one email address can be added to enable multiple users to receive notifications from the portal. * All interested companies must tell us about any actual or potential conflict of interest by the closing date. You must confirm via email when you have registered, so that we can update our records and ensure you have access to documentation. Please confirm via email to that you have registered on our Bravo portal by sending an email to: aprocurement@thepensionsregulator.gsi.gov.uk Once we have received this confirmation email, we will then add you to the opportunity which will allow for you to upload your responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4396b38e-d337-4a13-b67b-e0806302a104
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebe76b9-c42c-42da-bcef-b4980a17de04
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
24 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Neil Goddard
Contact Email
aprocurement@thepensionsregulator.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Further Information

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