--- title: "CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05e29128-10b4-4856-b4a0-2c954592b8c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05e29128-10b4-4856-b4a0-2c954592b8c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05e29128-10b4-4856-b4a0-2c954592b8c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05e29128-10b4-4856-b4a0-2c954592b8c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-06-04" --- # CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05e29128-10b4-4856-b4a0-2c954592b8c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05e29128-10b4-4856-b4a0-2c954592b8c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05e29128-10b4-4856-b4a0-2c954592b8c7.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is planning a procurement exercise for the "CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information," aimed at sourcing a test delivery system for online psychometric tests within the Civil Service, primarily for recruitment purposes. The deadline for submissions in response to the Request for Information is set for 11th June 2018, by 18:00 BST. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with potential delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in software development, online assessment tools, and recruitment services. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their innovative solutions may align well with the requirements of the Civil Service Human Resources. By responding to the Request for Information, businesses can demonstrate their interest and capability, potentially leading to future procurement opportunities as the government seeks to enhance its recruitment processes. ## Notice 1 The Authority requires information on the feasibility of procuring an off-the-shelf test delivery system for the sourcing, development and delivery of online psychometric tests and assessments within the Civil Service, principally within recruitment. 2 Organisations are asked to advise if they would be interested in bidding for this opportunity as part of their response to the Request for Information. 3 Civil Service Human Resources (CSHR) sits within the Cabinet Office (CO). Our work contributes to one of the main CO purposes, namely "to ensure the delivery of the finest public services by attracting and developing the best public servants and improving the efficiency of government." 4 Civil Service HR is exploring the feasibility of procuring an off-the-shelf test delivery system for the sourcing, development and delivery of online psychometric tests and assessments within the Civil Service, principally within recruitment. 5 Based on customer expectations for recruitment outcomes, Civil Service HR is intending to take a toolkit approach to online tests and assessments, and will gradually grow the number and range of tests and assessments it makes available to departments. 6 The Authority requires Organisations to submit responses to this RFI by completing the Excel spreadsheet which is attached as "Annex A; CSHR Online test delivery system - RFI Response v1.0". Please note that there are 9 tabs within the Excel file. By completing each tab (or at least all of those tabs which are applicable), Organisations will assist the Authority to establish the capability and capacity of the market to meet the requirements and responses will shape the Authority's business case and strategy for procuring these services. 7 In addition to completing the Excel file at Annex A, Organisations are requested to provide a response to the following questions: A. Would you be interested in participating in any future procurement exercise for these services? B. How do public sector customers within the UK normally procure your services? C. Are your services available via any government framework agreements such as G-Cloud or the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 framework (see links below)? D. Please provide indicative pricing for your proposed solution by completing the "Cost & Licence Model" tab within Annex A. See attachment "00287287; CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information v1.0" for information on how to respond to this Request for Information. Additional information: See "00287287; RFI - Questions and Answers part 3 v1.0". This contains responses to all the supplier questions submitted in response to this RFI. Please note that the deadline for responses to this RFI is Mon 11 June 2018 - by 18.00 hrs BST. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84106161-f541-45dc-a9d3-b58c966e6e7c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8QQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services - 79633000 - Staff development services - 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment ## Release History - 4 Jun 2018 at 07:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84106161-f541-45dc-a9d3-b58c966e6e7c - 20 May 2018 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84106161-f541-45dc-a9d3-b58c966e6e7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84106161-f541-45dc-a9d3-b58c966e6e7c 4th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/313602d6-d68a-4cef-96ca-5e966b78f3c5 00287287; CSHR Online test delivery system - Request for Information v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d597cd3-72a9-4340-bdf3-95807842973e Annex A; CSHR Online test delivery system - RFI Response v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/752cd0af-ca06-4c4e-b312-f813058be284 00287287; RFI - Questions and Answers part 3 v1.0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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