Award

Provision of Psychometric Testing

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 May 2021 at 11:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of psychometric testing was initiated by Hampshire County Council, catering to the recruitment services industry. The contract, worth £34,276, covers a two-year period from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2023, following a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action due to it being below the threshold. The tender was completed on 30th April 2021, with the award announced shortly thereafter on 7th May 2021. The delivery address for the services is located in Winchester, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in psychometric assessment tools, particularly those offering online solutions for recruitment and workforce development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract advantageous, as the service is tailored to support recruitment campaigns and HR needs. Competing suppliers should focus on demonstrating innovative assessment methodologies and a strong track record in psychometric testing to position themselves favourably for future contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Psychometric Testing

Notice Description

Online Psychometric Testing assessment tools, to support recruitment campaigns, workforce development initiatives and HR services. This provision will be in place for 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68c5c532-a44b-4afd-9573-9bf3fb68139d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51cf0480-a313-4f67-aa60-b7380154445f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,276 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,276 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.professionalservices@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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