Planning

SPS-02171- Provision of Recruitment Assessment for Operational Recruitment

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has initiated a tender process for the provision of Recruitment Assessment for Operational Recruitment. The contract involves conducting assessment exercises to support recruitment processes, potentially expanding into new areas. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 30th October 2023. The intended delivery location is at SPS College in Falkirk, and the main procurement category is goods.

This tender opportunity with the Scottish Prison Service can benefit businesses specializing in recruitment assessment services. Companies capable of delivering aptitude testing, analysis exercises, in-tray exercises, and group exercises are well-suited to compete. The process involves the publication of a Contract Notice followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) on Public Contract Scotland - Tender (PCS-T), with evaluation of tender responses to be conducted by the SPS. Interested parties should stay updated for the upcoming notice date to participate in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

SPS-02171- Provision of Recruitment Assessment for Operational Recruitment

Notice Description

The recruitment team require a contract in place to support the management of certain campaigns. Historically an assessment exercise has been required to support the Unit Manager recruitment process, however this is likely to expand into the First Line Manager recruitment process. An assessment exercise may be required 2-4 times per year, subject to variation. The off the shelf exercise(s) may be in the format of aptitude testing, analysis exercise, in-tray exercise, group exercises, role-play etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland - Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000747166
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490251
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 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

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
TLM76 Falkirk

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=OCT490251
    SPS-02171- Provision of Recruitment Assessment for Operational Recruitment - The recruitment team require a contract in place to support the management of certain campaigns. Historically an assessment exercise has been required to support the Unit Manager recruitment process, however this is likely to expand into the First Line Manager recruitment process. An assessment exercise may be required 2-4 times per year, subject to variation. The off the shelf exercise(s) may be in the format of aptitude testing, analysis exercise, in-tray exercise, group exercises, role-play etc.

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