Planning

SPS-02170 Provision of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

03 Oct 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has initiated a tender process for the provision of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing. The service requires a supplier to conduct tests to assess arithmetic, mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and logical reasoning skills for the recruitment of Estates Modern Apprentices in 2024 and 2025. The procurement is planned, and interested parties can expect further communication by 30th November 2023. The SPS is based in Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement falls within the public order and safety industry category.

This tender by the Scottish Prison Service presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in aptitude testing services to participate in public procurement. Companies offering off-the-shelf testing solutions and expertise in assessing key aptitude areas are well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should engage with the SPS representative, as indicated in the Prior Information Notice, to discuss the project scope and access tender documentation for bidding upon release.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02170 Provision of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing

Notice Description

The SPS require a supplier to provide Aptitude Testing to support the future recruitment of Estates Modern Apprentices in both 2024 and 2025, with the potential of further extension. The Aptitude Test shall be off the shelf and shall assess four key areas; arithmetic, mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness and logical reasoning (diagrammatic reasoning).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to determine interest within the marketplace for this project. Those who are interested in this PIN should contact the SPS representative detailed in this PIN in the first instance to discuss the scope further. They will then have the opportunity to request to access the tender documentation and bid shortly thereafter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746118
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489598
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Tegan Gregory
Contact Email
tegan.gregory@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303595

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489598
    SPS-02170 Provision of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing - The SPS require a supplier to provide Aptitude Testing to support the future recruitment of Estates Modern Apprentices in both 2024 and 2025, with the potential of further extension. The Aptitude Test shall be off the shelf and shall assess four key areas; arithmetic, mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness and logical reasoning (diagrammatic reasoning).

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