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Recruitment & Assessment Services

Audit Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Audit Scotland has finalised the procurement process for the "Recruitment & Assessment Services" contract, focusing on the delivery of assessment tools, including numerical and verbal reasoning tests, as well as bespoke exercises for various recruitment roles. Situated in Edinburgh, the procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category. The process utilized an open procurement method, with key dates including the award period starting on 18 November 2024 and the contract signed on 10 January 2025. The contract, valued at £165,000, has been awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. The procurement is in the 'Award' stage as of the latest update on 14 January 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and assessment services, particularly those with capabilities in designing both standardised and custom assessment tools. Companies equipped with strong numerical, verbal reasoning, and analytical testing tools will find this contract highly suitable. Additionally, businesses that can provide customised recruitment solutions and possess relevant professional qualifications, such as psychometric testing certifications, would be well-positioned to compete. Successful engagement with Audit Scotland can pave the way for future collaboration and growth in the public sector recruitment domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment & Assessment Services

Notice Description

Audit Scotland require a Supplier to be able to deliver the following assessment tools: a) Numerical and Verbal reasoning assessments. b) A suite of "off the shelf" assessment tools for entry level, graduate, and more senior / experienced roles. This should, as a minimum, include analysis and in-tray exercises. c) The option for the Supplier to work with Audit Scotland to design a bespoke exercise for our graduate recruitment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audit Scotland require a Supplier to be able to deliver the following assessment tools: a) Numerical and Verbal reasoning assessments. b) A suite of "off the shelf" assessment tools for entry level, graduate, and more senior / experienced roles. This should, as a minimum, include analysis and in-tray exercises. c) The option for the Supplier to work with Audit Scotland to design a bespoke exercise for our graduate recruitment.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780897
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521696
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 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
Audit Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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