Planning

Behavioural Assessment Tools

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Planning

03 Jun 2021 at 10:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Behavioural Assessment Tools," aimed at enhancing their recruitment and selection procedures. This initiative is part of a comprehensive review of vacancy management, with key dates including an engagement end date set for 24th June 2021. The procurement is classified under the industry category of Assessment Centre Services for Recruitment and will take place at their location in Birmingham, England. Interested parties can express their interest through the EU Supply e-tendering portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for diverse businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the assessment tools market. Companies that specialise in behavioural assessment technologies, especially those that leverage digital solutions for varying management levels, will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating, businesses can contribute to innovative approaches that advance fairness and inclusivity in recruitment practices while potentially securing contracts with the West Midlands Fire Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Behavioural Assessment Tools

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire Service are undertaking a full review of our approach to how we manage our vacancies. There are key areas of focus for the review to ensure that our selection process and procedures continue to improve in the aspects of openness, transparency, consistency and inclusivity. The tools that we utilise for selection is a key element of this review and we are keen to explore behavioural assessment tools that are available at different management levels including Supervisory, Middle and Strategic Manager. Any tools utilised will make full use of digital technology. This is an early engagement exercise for us to gain an understanding of what is available currently on the market and indicative costs. Different costing options that are available would be useful to understand. As this project is in its early stages, there is no guarantee, at this stage, of a contract being awarded. To express an interest in this project, please complete the short form included within the Requirements Document and return it via EU Supply e-tendering portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/38171/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders&b=UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dc513a7-bdd6-486f-9434-ff18c10a8d5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111a18ff-8224-40dc-8ccc-2d37bac0332f
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

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
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2021Expired
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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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