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Assessment and Selection Services for Senior Civil Service Roles

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2024 at 10:18

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2024 at 09:09

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Feb 2024 at 09:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process to appoint a supplier for Psychometric Assessment Services for Senior Civil Service roles. This contract spans various levels including Deputy Director, Director, and Director General positions, addressing crucial recruitment needs within the Senior Resourcing & Staffing Team. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of Business Services – including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security – was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £600,000, required bidders to ensure comprehensive national coverage and adherence to specified qualification criteria. The procurement stage was highlighted by key dates such as the contract award on 4th September 2024, with an initial contract duration set from 20th December 2024 to 19th December 2026, and an optional extension until 19th December 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychometric assessment and related recruitment services within the UK, particularly those able to meet stringent qualification and compliance standards including Chartered Occupational Psychologist certification and membership in the British Psychological Society (BPS). This procurement allows firms to showcase their service delivery and approach, demonstrate staffing skills and resources, and align with quality management and community benefits initiatives. SMEs and supported businesses are strongly encouraged to participate, leveraging the opportunity to be part of a high-value government contract, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment and Selection Services for Senior Civil Service Roles

Notice Description

The Scottish Government requires to appoint a supplier of Psychometric assessment services to be used in relation to external and internal recruitment at all levels of the Senior Civil Service (SCS), ie primarily Deputy Director, Director and Director General Level. The successful tenderer will provide the service to the Senior Resourcing & Staffing Team in the Scottish Government. This is a demand led contract and will be utilised when required up to the maximum contract value.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government requires to appoint a supplier of Psychometric assessment services to be used in relation to external and internal recruitment at all levels of the Senior Civil Service (SCS), ie primarily Deputy Director, Director and Director General Level. The successful tenderer will deliver a report for psychometric assessment services in relation to SCS recruitment and promotion at all levels that is compliant and incorporates the Scottish Government SCS Leadership Framework Criteria and the specific criteria for the post at SCS level. The Supplier must be able to provide national coverage, with consistent levels of service for varied requirements as required by the Scottish Government and will work with them to ensure that best value for money is obtained in terms of delivery of the assessment centres. Consultants working on this project must be fully qualified Chartered Occupational Psychologists, members of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Additional information: This is a demand led contract and will have a maximum budget of 6000000.00 GBP for the full duration if required.

Options: Initial contract duration is for 24 months - 20th December 2024 until 19th December 2026. Optional extension period is for 12 months until the 19th of December 2027.

Renewal: Initial duration will be 24 months with an option to extend the contract for an additional 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028223-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Keil Centre Ltd

Further Information

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