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title: "Assessment and Selection Services for Senior Civil Service Roles"
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# Assessment and Selection Services for Senior Civil Service Roles

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043999

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process to appoint a supplier for Psychometric Assessment Services for Senior Civil Service roles. This contract spans various levels including Deputy Director, Director, and Director General positions, addressing crucial recruitment needs within the Senior Resourcing & Staffing Team. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of Business Services – including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security – was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £600,000, required bidders to ensure comprehensive national coverage and adherence to specified qualification criteria. The procurement stage was highlighted by key dates such as the contract award on 4th September 2024, with an initial contract duration set from 20th December 2024 to 19th December 2026, and an optional extension until 19th December 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychometric assessment and related recruitment services within the UK, particularly those able to meet stringent qualification and compliance standards including Chartered Occupational Psychologist certification and membership in the British Psychological Society (BPS). This procurement allows firms to showcase their service delivery and approach, demonstrate staffing skills and resources, and align with quality management and community benefits initiatives. SMEs and supported businesses are strongly encouraged to participate, leveraging the opportunity to be part of a high-value government contract, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of Scotland.

## Notice

The Scottish Government requires to appoint a supplier of Psychometric assessment services to be used in relation to external and internal recruitment at all levels of the Senior Civil Service (SCS), ie primarily Deputy Director, Director and Director General Level. The successful tenderer will provide the service to the Senior Resourcing & Staffing Team in the Scottish Government. This is a demand led contract and will be utilised when required up to the maximum contract value.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government requires to appoint a supplier of Psychometric assessment services to be used in relation to external and internal recruitment at all levels of the Senior Civil Service (SCS), ie primarily Deputy Director, Director and Director General Level. The successful tenderer will deliver a report for psychometric assessment services in relation to SCS recruitment and promotion at all levels that is compliant and incorporates the Scottish Government SCS Leadership Framework Criteria and the specific criteria for the post at SCS level. The Supplier must be able to provide national coverage, with consistent levels of service for varied requirements as required by the Scottish Government and will work with them to ensure that best value for money is obtained in terms of delivery of the assessment centres. Consultants working on this project must be fully qualified Chartered Occupational Psychologists, members of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Additional information: This is a demand led contract and will have a maximum budget of 6000000.00 GBP for the full duration if required.

Options: Initial contract duration is for 24 months - 20th December 2024 until 19th December 2026. Optional extension period is for 12 months until the 19th of December 2027.

Renewal: Initial duration will be 24 months with an option to extend the contract for an additional 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028223-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE KEIL CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028223-2024
- 9 Apr 2024 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011382-2024
- 13 Feb 2024 at 09:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004738-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758645
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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