--- title: "HR Assessment Centres" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # HR Assessment Centres Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking a contractor to provide HR assessment services, encompassing external recruitment and internal vacancy filling for key positions, including their Graduate Development Programme and Senior Civil Service appointments. This tender, titled "HR Assessment Centres," falls under the services category, specifically classified under general public services, and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the contract awarded on 7th December 2017. The process was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of bidders to participate. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in HR services, recruitment consultancy, and assessment methodologies. Companies that can deliver nationwide coverage with consistent quality and demonstrate an ability to provide cost-effective solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, as the contractor must adhere to paying staff at least the Scottish Living Wage, businesses that prioritise fair employment practices will find this tender aligns well with their values and operational capabilities. ## Notice The Scottish Government requires to appoint a Contractor to provide assessment and associated services relating to external recruitment and internal vacancy filling for our core posts; our Graduate Development Programme and Senior Civil Service appointments. This includes: - The provision of assessment exercises and related services to all business areas; - National coverage, with consistent levels of service for varied requirements as needed; - Working with business areas to ensure that best value for money is obtained in terms of the cost/suitability of assessment exercises; - Providing comprehensive management information at all stages of the process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The framework agreement will be available for use by Scottish Ministers (Scottish Government Core Directorates), Accountant In Bankruptcy, Disclosure Scotland, Education Scotland, National Records of Scotland, Office Of The Scottish Charity Regulator, Scottish Housing Regulator, Scottish Public Pensions Agency, Student Awards Agency For Scotland, Transport Scotland, Social Security, Food Standards Scotland, Scottish Fiscal Commission, Revenue Scotland, Crofting Commission, Parole Board, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, British Irish Council, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry & Edinburgh Tram Inquiry.. The contractor pays all staff at a rate higher than or equal to the Scottish Living Wage and will continue to pay that wage rate through the duration of this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305996 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Dec 2017 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | GL 8LG | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305996 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305996 HR Assessment Centres - The Scottish Government requires to appoint a Contractor to provide assessment and associated services relating to external recruitment and internal vacancy filling for our core posts; our Graduate Development Programme and Senior Civil Service appointments. This includes: - The provision of assessment exercises and related services to all business areas; - National coverage, with consistent levels of service for varied requirements as needed; - Working with business areas to ensure that best value for money is obtained in terms of the cost/suitability of assessment exercises; - Providing comprehensive management information at all stages of the process. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000525003.json.