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

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Apr 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract procurement process is overseen by the Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, and involves the delivery of psychological assessment services for Senior Civil Service recruitment and promotion. The procurement falls under the services category, with an open procedure for tendering. The main value of the contract is £150,000, with an initial term of 24 months and a potential one-year extension. The tender period concludes on 2nd June 2021, marking the deadline for submissions.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological assessment and recruitment consultancy services, particularly those able to demonstrate expertise in diversity compliance and understanding Scottish Government leadership criteria. Companies with experience in providing high-quality psychological evaluation services for senior-level positions or those who meet the specific scoring methodologies outlined in the tender criteria will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this contract opportunity.

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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. 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-r6ebe6-0000651757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435419
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413081
    https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435419
    https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - 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.

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