--- title: "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-12-10" --- # https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757.json) ## Summary The contract procurement process is overseen by the Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, and involves the delivery of psychological assessment services for Senior Civil Service recruitment and promotion. The procurement falls under the services category, with an open procedure for tendering. The main value of the contract is £150,000, with an initial term of 24 months and a potential one-year extension. The tender period concludes on 2nd June 2021, marking the deadline for submissions. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological assessment and recruitment consultancy services, particularly those able to demonstrate expertise in diversity compliance and understanding Scottish Government leadership criteria. Companies with experience in providing high-quality psychological evaluation services for senior-level positions or those who meet the specific scoring methodologies outlined in the tender criteria will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this contract opportunity. ## 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. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435419 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435419 - 26 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413081 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413081 https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435419 https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000651757. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651757.json.