Planning

Psychometric and Ability Testing Solution Pre-Market Engagement

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

18 May 2020 at 13:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 May 2020 at 12:34

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 May 2020 at 11:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently planning a tender titled "Psychometric and Ability Testing Solution Pre-Market Engagement" to review and enhance psychometric and ability testing for recruitment and development purposes. The procurement process is focused on the software package and information systems industry, with delivery expected in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The key milestone for this engagement is set for 1 June 2020, which is the due date for responses to the engagement notice published on 18 May 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions for psychometric and ability testing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative testing solutions and support talent management and workforce planning will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, potentially leading to growth in contracts and partnerships with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Psychometric and Ability Testing Solution Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (the Council) is undertaking a review of psychometric and ability testing they use to support the recruitment, retention and development of their candidates and employees. They would also like to understand how such solutions can help support talent management and workforce / succession planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c32bbd-83ab-4322-bcaf-a1fe092776e3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2020Expired
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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6TH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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