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Scottish Government

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10 Dec 2021 at 10:14

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Tender

26 Apr 2021 at 15:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a sole supplier to provide psychological assessment services related to Senior Civil Service (SCS) recruitment and promotion, primarily for Director level and above. The procurement is in the active tender stage with an open procedure, which commenced on 2nd June 2021 and has a contract duration of 24 months, extendable by 12 months at the government's discretion. The total estimated value of the contract is £150,000. The services will be delivered in Scotland, and the evaluation criteria will weigh quality at 70% and price at 30%.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in psychological assessment and diversity compliance. Companies that can demonstrate a solid financial standing, relevant professional qualifications, and experience in working with government contracts will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for Chartered Occupational Psychologists, alongside adherence to specific selection criteria set by the Scottish Government, highlights the need for specialist firms in this field to collaborate and enhance their competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Notice Description

The purpose of the project is to appoint a sole supplier who can deliver a report for psychological assessment services in relation to SCS recruitment and promotion (primarily at Director level and above) that demonstrates our commitment to diversity, is compliant and incorporates the Scottish Government SCS Leadership Criteria and the specific criteria for the post at SCS level. Our approach to all SCS recruitment is informed by the Race Recruitment and Retention Plan Race recruitment and retention - an instigation for change: action plan - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Disability Recruitment and Retention plan Recruitment and retention plan for disabled people: 2019 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). The Supplier shall be required to work with the People Directorate Senior Talent and Staffing Team to meet all requirements for Assessment Centre and associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the project is to appoint a sole supplier who can deliver a report for psychological assessment services in relation to SCS recruitment and promotion (primarily at Director level and above) that demonstrates our commitment to diversity, is compliant and incorporates the Scottish Government SCS Leadership Criteria and the specific criteria for the post at SCS level. Our approach to all SCS recruitment is informed by the Race Recruitment and Retention Plan Race recruitment and retention - an instigation for change: action plan - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Disability Recruitment and Retention plan Recruitment and retention plan for disabled people: 2019 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). The Supplier shall be required to work with the People Directorate Senior Talent and Staffing Team to meet all requirements for Assessment Centre and associated services Additional information: Quality Criteria 70% Price 30%

Options: The contract may require the original requirements to be updated to take in to consideration legal changes or internal Scottish Government recruitment policy changes.

Renewal: The contract will have the option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aa42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030773-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

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