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DFP-Online Assessments for The Scottish Government's Graduate Development Programme

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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14 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to SHL Group Limited for the provision of online assessments and related services under their Graduate Development Programme and Graduate Apprenticeship Programme. The awarded contract (ID: CASE/723869) falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically focusing on economic affairs. The procurement process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 14 March 2025. The services will be delivered primarily in the region of UKM (United Kingdom). The contract, valued at £150,000, was signed on 14 March 2025 and includes the option for a 12-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online assessment solutions and additional support services. Large-scale enterprises with experience in providing comprehensive, scalable assessments will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth. Companies looking to expand their footprint in governmental service provision and enhance their portfolio in public sector contracts will benefit from positioning themselves as comprehensive solution providers in educational and professional development tools for government initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFP-Online Assessments for The Scottish Government's Graduate Development Programme

Notice Description

Provision of online assessments and related services for the Scottish Government's Graduate Development Programme and Graduate Apprenticeship Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of online assessments and related services for the Scottish Government's Graduate Development Programme and Graduate Apprenticeship Programme.

Options: This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793333
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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