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NU/1543 The Provision of Psychometric Tools for Recruitment & Selection Purposes

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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05 May 2020 at 07:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has issued a tender titled "NU/1543 The Provision of Psychometric Tools for Recruitment & Selection Purposes." This tender falls under the industry category of assessment centre services for recruitment and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 2nd March 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £300,000, commenced on 1st May 2020 and is set to conclude on 5th May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in psychometric assessments, particularly those providing recruitment and selection services. Businesses that offer experience in facilitating psychometric exercises, including both ability and personality assessments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The suppliers such as Osborne Thomas Ltd, Gatenby Sanderson, Neville Wharton Business Psychology, and Omni Resource Management Solutions Ltd have already engaged in this space, highlighting the competitive landscape for similar firms looking to grow their business through government contracts.

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Notice Title

NU/1543 The Provision of Psychometric Tools for Recruitment & Selection Purposes

Notice Description

The successful supplier(s) will complete psychometric exercises on behalf of the University for selected senior recruitment campaigns. Selected providers will be required to facilitate the candidates completion of the psychometric exercises (both ability and personality), complete a validation session, provide reports / documentation to the University (as is appropriate), and attend the pre-meet of the interviews in order to feedback to the selection committee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa2f73e9-4524-424d-b2bc-efa1e22df2e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 5 May 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GATENBY SANDERSON

NEVILLE WHARTON BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY

OMNI RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

OSBORNE THOMAS

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