Tender

National Fire Chiefs Council: Recruitment Project - Research proposal - Practical Tests Elements of National Firefighter Selection Tests

THE CHIEF FIRE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION

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21 Mar 2022 at 10:22

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07 Mar 2022 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Fire Officers' Association is conducting a procurement process titled "National Fire Chiefs Council: Recruitment Project - Research proposal - Practical Tests Elements of National Firefighter Selection Tests". This tender falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on recruitment, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 25 April 2022 at 12:00pm. The total budget for this project is £20,000, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in research and evaluation, particularly those with expertise in recruitment processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) will find this project particularly suitable, given the focus on practical testing elements in the firefighter selection process. Competing firms could range from consultancy firms specialising in recruitment assessments to educational service providers capable of delivering the required research capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Fire Chiefs Council: Recruitment Project - Research proposal - Practical Tests Elements of National Firefighter Selection Tests

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a research team to evaluate the practical tests within the National Firefighter Selection Tests, as outlined within the detailed procurement specification. Once you have registered your interest please see Individual Specification Documents in the ITT attachment section. The date for the Tender submission is Monday 25 April 2022 - 12.00pm (Midday) any submissions after this time will not be considered, This procurement opportunity will be completed via the Kent Business Portal - ProContract electronic Tendering suite, a site run by ProActis. The site can be accessed by visiting www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk Instructions on how to express an interest in this opportunity can be found within the 'Help' facility in ProContract. These instructions should be consulted in order to ensure that your response is submitted correctly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad33609b-df81-4504-b9b9-ec1549533cc5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 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
THE CHIEF FIRE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
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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