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HR Testing & Assessments

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST

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28 Oct 2019 at 15:03

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28 Oct 2019 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the tender titled "HR Testing & Assessments," which focuses on obtaining HR testing and assessment services to facilitate their recruitment processes. This tender, classified under the "Psychology testing devices" industry, is part of an open procedure above the threshold, with a contract value of £146,250. The tender period ended on July 9, 2019, and the contract commenced on October 15, 2019, continuing until October 14, 2022. The services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy, psychological assessment tools, and recruitment services. Suppliers with expertise in providing testing and assessment solutions, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this opportunity particularly suitable. The awarded supplier, Podium Ltd, illustrates that large firms can also successfully compete, indicating a competitive space for various businesses to explore and grow within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

HR Testing & Assessments

Notice Description

NWAS has a requirement for a supplier to provide HR testing and assessments for the recruitment process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9481cc3e-950d-466c-8a29-79a3eedefb72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c8623a-9c7e-4f7c-af6e-53bee093fb00
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

33156000 - Psychology testing devices

48986000 - Program testing software package

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2019 - 14 Oct 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.supplies@nwas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PODIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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