--- title: "01602 Provision of Cognitive Ability Testing" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2020-06-02" --- # 01602 Provision of Cognitive Ability Testing Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) involves the provision of online cognitive ability testing under the title "01602 Provision of Cognitive Ability Testing." This tender falls within the services industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. It has reached the award stage, with a contract successfully signed on 5th May 2020. The procurement followed an open procedure, with a total contract value of £70,000. The services required were described in detail in the invitation to tender, highlighting the necessity for a secure web-based platform that manages candidate registrations and test results. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital testing solutions and psychometric services, particularly those equipped to provide secure online platforms for cognitive assessments. Companies with experience in educational assessment, human resources technology, or those offering innovative software solutions would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could aid in expanding their portfolio within the public sector, specifically in enhancing recruitment or assessment processes for governmental organisations. ## Notice SPS requires the provision of online cognitive ability testing. The system shall enable the SPS to register candidates, invite and complete a cognitive ability tests online via a secure web-based platform. The system shall also retain completed test outcomes, personal data, campaign data and reports for the SPS. Full details will be made available in the Invitation to Tender (ITT)documentation Schedule B - Specification. Please note - The full Tender documentation and Schedule B - Specification cannot be accessed from this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Single Stage, open procurement process exercise via the Public contract Scotland Tender (PCS-T) Portal. **A contract has now been awarded.. A contract has now been awarded. Renewal: Extension of up to 36 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387436 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | 14 Feb 2020 | | Award date | 5 May 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £70,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9HW | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CUBIKS | ## 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 - 2 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387436 - 9 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383053 - 6 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379687 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379687 01602 Provision of Cognitive Ability Testing - SPS requires the provision of online cognitive ability testing. The system shall enable the SPS to register candidates, invite and complete a cognitive ability tests online via a secure web-based platform. The system shall also retain completed test outcomes, personal data, campaign data and reports for the SPS. Full details will be made available in the Invitation to Tender (ITT)documentation Schedule B - Specification. Please note - The full Tender documentation and Specification cannot be accessed from this notice. Full documentation will be released at a later date. Please declare your interest on this Prior Information Notice (PIN) if you are interested in this opportunity. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383053 01602 Provision of Cognitive Ability Testing - SPS requires the provision of online cognitive ability testing. The system shall enable the SPS to register candidates, invite and complete a cognitive ability tests online via a secure web-based platform. The system shall also retain completed test outcomes, personal data, campaign data and reports for the SPS. Full details will be made available in the Invitation to Tender (ITT)documentation Schedule B - Specification. Please note - The full Tender documentation and Schedule B - Specification cannot be accessed from this notice. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387436 01602 Provision of Cognitive Ability Testing - SPS requires the provision of online cognitive ability testing. The system shall enable the SPS to register candidates, invite and complete a cognitive ability tests online via a secure web-based platform. The system shall also retain completed test outcomes, personal data, campaign data and reports for the SPS. Full details will be made available in the Invitation to Tender (ITT)documentation Schedule B - Specification. Please note - The full Tender documentation and Schedule B - Specification cannot be accessed from this notice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000613593. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613593.json.