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HR Assessment Centres

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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08 Jan 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a contractor to provide HR assessment services, encompassing external recruitment and internal vacancy filling for key positions, including their Graduate Development Programme and Senior Civil Service appointments. This tender, titled "HR Assessment Centres," falls under the services category, specifically classified under general public services, and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the contract awarded on 7th December 2017. The process was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of bidders to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in HR services, recruitment consultancy, and assessment methodologies. Companies that can deliver nationwide coverage with consistent quality and demonstrate an ability to provide cost-effective solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, as the contractor must adhere to paying staff at least the Scottish Living Wage, businesses that prioritise fair employment practices will find this tender aligns well with their values and operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Assessment Centres

Notice Description

The Scottish Government requires to appoint a Contractor to provide assessment and associated services relating to external recruitment and internal vacancy filling for our core posts; our Graduate Development Programme and Senior Civil Service appointments. This includes: - The provision of assessment exercises and related services to all business areas; - National coverage, with consistent levels of service for varied requirements as needed; - Working with business areas to ensure that best value for money is obtained in terms of the cost/suitability of assessment exercises; - Providing comprehensive management information at all stages of the process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement will be available for use by Scottish Ministers (Scottish Government Core Directorates), Accountant In Bankruptcy, Disclosure Scotland, Education Scotland, National Records of Scotland, Office Of The Scottish Charity Regulator, Scottish Housing Regulator, Scottish Public Pensions Agency, Student Awards Agency For Scotland, Transport Scotland, Social Security, Food Standards Scotland, Scottish Fiscal Commission, Revenue Scotland, Crofting Commission, Parole Board, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, British Irish Council, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry & Edinburgh Tram Inquiry.. The contractor pays all staff at a rate higher than or equal to the Scottish Living Wage and will continue to pay that wage rate through the duration of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305996
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.packett@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425678

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
GL 8LG
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305996
    HR Assessment Centres - The Scottish Government requires to appoint a Contractor to provide assessment and associated services relating to external recruitment and internal vacancy filling for our core posts; our Graduate Development Programme and Senior Civil Service appointments. This includes: - The provision of assessment exercises and related services to all business areas; - National coverage, with consistent levels of service for varied requirements as needed; - Working with business areas to ensure that best value for money is obtained in terms of the cost/suitability of assessment exercises; - Providing comprehensive management information at all stages of the process.

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