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SPS-02089 Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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19 Jul 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has awarded a contract for the procurement of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing to Saville Assessment Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 7th April 2023. The testing covers areas such as Arithmetic, Mechanical Aptitude, Spatial Awareness and Logical Reasoning.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the goods category and with expertise in aptitude testing services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, conducted through a minimum three-quote process due to the procurement activity falling below regulated thresholds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02089 Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing

Notice Description

The SPS Estates and Technical Services Department require a supplier to provide aptitude testing for the Modern Apprentice recruitment campaign. The testing should test capability in four (4) areas: Arithmetic, Mechanical Aptitude, Spatial Awareness and Logical Reasoning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. A RFQ was made available to interested bidders via email. Tender responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the RFQ.

Procurement Information

Competition was carried out via minimum three quote process as the procurement activity was below the regulated procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000728748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484082
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20232 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 PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
SPS Procurement
Contact Email
spsprocurementcmt@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303858

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVILLE ASSESSMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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