Tender

GEN_21_20 Candidate Assessment, Screening and Interviewing

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Tender

23 Jun 2022 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "GEN_21_20 Candidate Assessment, Screening and Interviewing" within the recruitment services industry. This tender is at the active stage and is set to close on 25th July 2022. The contract, worth £180,000, aims to appoint suppliers for two lots: Lot 1 focuses on candidate screening and interviewing, while Lot 2 involves hosting a virtual assessment centre. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2027, covering providers across the UK and other specified regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and assessment services, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative approaches to candidate evaluation. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they align well with the NAO's commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices. Companies with expertise in virtual assessment technologies or those experienced in screening diverse talent pools would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

GEN_21_20 Candidate Assessment, Screening and Interviewing

Notice Description

The NAO is looking to put in place a contract with suppliers to support us with assessing and hiring a diverse pool of graduates and apprentices. This contract is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Candidate Screening and Interviewing Lot 2 - Hosting Virtual Assessment Centre We are looking to appoint 1 supplier to each lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb217ca1-eeba-45a7-bdca-b7a3346bf2e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78f5de1-2fd1-4010-b372-012ec8d0e3f4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442077987372

Buyer Location

Locality
VICTORIA
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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