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13 Apr 2018 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described pertains to the awarding of the Individual Psychological Assessment Services primarily for positions at the Director level and above within the Scottish Government. The procurement was conducted by the Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, with the tender period commencing on 1 April 2018 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded on 7 March 2018, marking the completion of this contract’s signing stage within the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological assessment services, particularly those with expertise in recruitment practices for senior civil service roles. Companies that can demonstrate a robust approach to psychological evaluations and have experience working within governmental frameworks would be well-suited to compete in this market. Additionally, firms that offer innovative assessment methodologies and can showcase effectiveness in high-stakes recruitment processes may find this to be a fruitful area for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Individual Psychological Assessment Services Primarily SCS Director Level and Above

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG) and its associated agencies is responsible for most of the issues of day to day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, economy and transport. The Senior Civil Service (SCS) cadre within the SG is around 220.There is a broad range of SCS roles located in Scotland mainly in Edinburgh and Glasgow. External candidates and internal promotion candidates are tested by means of assessment processes and interview - a fair and open process with successful candidates chosen on merit in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles.The Scottish Government required a supplier of individual psychological assessment services to be used in relation to external and internal recruitment at SCS level, primarily at Director level and above. The successful tenderer will provide the service to the Senior Staff Team in the Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000527398
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316599
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Forestry Commission

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

Stirling Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment

Aberdeen Marine Services Ltd

Big Foot Events Ltd

Bridget Deboys

Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice

Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface

GTR Contracts Ltd

Harvey Nash

Ipsos MORI Scotland

John Thomson Construction Ltd

MacRoberts LLP

Maclennan Contractors

McGill Electrical Ltd

Mott MacDonald Ltd

Oakbank Services

Parity Professionals Limited

Progressive Partnership

QAPM Limited

Riverside Truck Rental Ltd

Shepherd Surveyors

Specialist Computer Centres plc

Stripe Communications

The Keil Centre

Turning Point Scotland

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