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title: "GEN_21_20 Candidate Assessment, Screening and Interviewing"
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# GEN_21_20 Candidate Assessment, Screening and Interviewing

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb217ca1-eeba-45a7-bdca-b7a3346bf2e2

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "GEN_21_20 Candidate Assessment, Screening and Interviewing" within the recruitment services industry. This tender is at the active stage and is set to close on 25th July 2022. The contract, worth £180,000, aims to appoint suppliers for two lots: Lot 1 focuses on candidate screening and interviewing, while Lot 2 involves hosting a virtual assessment centre. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2027, covering providers across the UK and other specified regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and assessment services, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative approaches to candidate evaluation. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they align well with the NAO's commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices. Companies with expertise in virtual assessment technologies or those experienced in screening diverse talent pools would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

The NAO is looking to put in place a contract with suppliers to support us with assessing and hiring a diverse pool of graduates and apprentices. This contract is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Candidate Screening and Interviewing Lot 2 - Hosting Virtual Assessment Centre We are looking to appoint 1 supplier to each lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78f5de1-2fd1-4010-b372-012ec8d0e3f4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | VICTORIA |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78f5de1-2fd1-4010-b372-012ec8d0e3f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78f5de1-2fd1-4010-b372-012ec8d0e3f4
  23rd June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Victoria:-Recruitment-services./USC33W7H45
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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