Planning

Assessment and Selection Services for Senior Civil Service Roles

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

13 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is planning a tender for Assessment and Selection Services for Senior Civil Service Roles. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the future notice date scheduled for 7th March 2024. The services procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process will involve appointing a supplier of psychological assessment services for recruitment at all levels of the Senior Civil Service.

This tender by the Scottish Government provides an opportunity for businesses providing psychological assessment services to compete. Suitable businesses must be able to deliver psychometric assessment services compliant with the Scottish Government SCS Leadership Framework Criteria and specific post criteria. The successful tenderer will need to provide national coverage and deliver consistent service levels. Qualified Chartered Occupational Psychologists, members of the British Psychological Society, and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council are preferred for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Assessment and Selection Services for Senior Civil Service Roles

Notice Description

The Scottish Government requires to appoint a supplier of psychological assessment services to be used in relation to external and internal recruitment at all levels of the Senior Civil Service (SCS), ie primarily Deputy Director, Director and Director General Level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government requires to appoint a supplier of psychological assessment services to be used in relation to external and internal recruitment at all levels of the Senior Civil Service (SCS), ie primarily Deputy Director, Director and Director General Level. The successful tenderer will deliver a report for psychometric assessment services in relation to SCS recruitment and promotion at all levels that is compliant and incorporates the Scottish Government SCS Leadership Framework Criteria and the specific criteria for the post at SCS level. The Supplier must be able to provide national coverage, with consistent levels of service for varied requirements as required by the Scottish Government and will work with them to ensure that best value for money is obtained in terms of delivery of the assessment centres. Consultants working on this project must be fully qualified Chartered Occupational Psychologists, members of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758089
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498653
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2024Expired
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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Sophie Stark
Contact Email
sophie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498653
    Assessment and Selection Services for Senior Civil Service Roles - The Scottish Government requires to appoint a supplier of psychological assessment services to be used in relation to external and internal recruitment at all levels of the Senior Civil Service (SCS), ie primarily Deputy Director, Director and Director General Level.

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