Tender

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR BEHAVIOURAL ASSESSMENT TOOL

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

01 Nov 2021 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is actively seeking bids for the "Invitation to Tender for Behavioural Assessment Tool". This procurement falls under the works category and is aimed at enhancing the selection processes within the organisation. The tender period is set to conclude on 1 December 2021, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2022, lasting until 29 February 2024. The minimum contract value is £100,000, while the total value is £160,000. All submissions must be made in accordance with the open procurement method outlined in the tender documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in behavioural assessment tools, particularly those with expertise in digital technologies for various management levels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process is designed to foster inclusivity and innovation. Businesses that can confidently demonstrate their solutions and contribute to the review of selection processes could position themselves favourably within the competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR BEHAVIOURAL ASSESSMENT TOOL

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. Additional detail is available in appendix 2 the specification. A notice has previously been published on Contracts Finder, this was an early engagement exercise for us to gain an understanding of what is available currently on the market and indicative costs. All suppliers who expressed an interest were invited to demonstrate their solution at the beginning of July. This will have no impact on the evaluation of this tender opportunity. See link below to contract finder notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/111a18ff-8224-40dc-8ccc-2d37bac0332f?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-814654ac-53ac-45b2-85ce-346d6a7f9ff4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfdaafe3-d1d8-438e-ad58-88893906c3ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 2-3 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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