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ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aa42"
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# https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aa42

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking a sole supplier to provide psychological assessment services related to Senior Civil Service (SCS) recruitment and promotion, primarily for Director level and above. The procurement is in the active tender stage with an open procedure, which commenced on 2nd June 2021 and has a contract duration of 24 months, extendable by 12 months at the government's discretion. The total estimated value of the contract is £150,000. The services will be delivered in Scotland, and the evaluation criteria will weigh quality at 70% and price at 30%.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in psychological assessment and diversity compliance. Companies that can demonstrate a solid financial standing, relevant professional qualifications, and experience in working with government contracts will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for Chartered Occupational Psychologists, alongside adherence to specific selection criteria set by the Scottish Government, highlights the need for specialist firms in this field to collaborate and enhance their competitive edge.

## Notice

The purpose of the project is to appoint a sole supplier who can deliver a report for psychological assessment services in relation to SCS recruitment and promotion (primarily at Director level and above) that demonstrates our commitment to diversity, is compliant and incorporates the Scottish Government SCS Leadership Criteria and the specific criteria for the post at SCS level. Our approach to all SCS recruitment is informed by the Race Recruitment and Retention Plan Race recruitment and retention - an instigation for change: action plan - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Disability Recruitment and Retention plan Recruitment and retention plan for disabled people: 2019 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). The Supplier shall be required to work with the People Directorate Senior Talent and Staffing Team to meet all requirements for Assessment Centre and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the project is to appoint a sole supplier who can deliver a report for psychological assessment services in relation to SCS recruitment and promotion (primarily at Director level and above) that demonstrates our commitment to diversity, is compliant and incorporates the Scottish Government SCS Leadership Criteria and the specific criteria for the post at SCS level. Our approach to all SCS recruitment is informed by the Race Recruitment and Retention Plan Race recruitment and retention - an instigation for change: action plan - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Disability Recruitment and Retention plan Recruitment and retention plan for disabled people: 2019 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). The Supplier shall be required to work with the People Directorate Senior Talent and Staffing Team to meet all requirements for Assessment Centre and associated services Additional information: Quality Criteria 70% Price 30%

Options: The contract may require the original requirements to be updated to take in to consideration legal changes or internal Scottish Government recruitment policy changes.

Renewal: The contract will have the option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030773-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030773-2021
- 26 Apr 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008913-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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