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title: "Psychometric and Ability Testing Solution Pre-Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ad78661-097f-401a-bd72-8387979e5afe"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-18"
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# Psychometric and Ability Testing Solution Pre-Market Engagement

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ad78661-097f-401a-bd72-8387979e5afe

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently planning a tender titled "Psychometric and Ability Testing Solution Pre-Market Engagement" to review and enhance psychometric and ability testing for recruitment and development purposes. The procurement process is focused on the software package and information systems industry, with delivery expected in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The key milestone for this engagement is set for 1 June 2020, which is the due date for responses to the engagement notice published on 18 May 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions for psychometric and ability testing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative testing solutions and support talent management and workforce planning will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, potentially leading to growth in contracts and partnerships with the Council.

## Notice

Leicester City Council (the Council) is undertaking a review of psychometric and ability testing they use to support the recruitment, retention and development of their candidates and employees. They would also like to understand how such solutions can help support talent management and workforce / succession planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c32bbd-83ab-4322-bcaf-a1fe092776e3 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2020 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 13:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c32bbd-83ab-4322-bcaf-a1fe092776e3
- 18 May 2020 at 12:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0f6689-0edd-4343-ba8f-21056866d9e6
- 18 May 2020 at 11:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cb2bdf-6752-41f0-a6fc-df55c10c205b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c32bbd-83ab-4322-bcaf-a1fe092776e3
  18th May 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0f6689-0edd-4343-ba8f-21056866d9e6
  18th May 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cb2bdf-6752-41f0-a6fc-df55c10c205b
  18th May 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=68a0ebb7-f898-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=9fc0fc96-fb98-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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