---
title: "SPS-02089 Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728748"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2023-07-19"
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# SPS-02089 Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728748

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has awarded a contract for the procurement of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing to Saville Assessment Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 7th April 2023. The testing covers areas such as Arithmetic, Mechanical Aptitude, Spatial Awareness and Logical Reasoning.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the goods category and with expertise in aptitude testing services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, conducted through a minimum three-quote process due to the procurement activity falling below regulated thresholds.

## Notice

The SPS Estates and Technical Services Department require a supplier to provide aptitude testing for the Modern Apprentice recruitment campaign. The testing should test capability in four (4) areas: Arithmetic, Mechanical Aptitude, Spatial Awareness and Logical Reasoning.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. A RFQ was made available to interested bidders via email. Tender responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the RFQ.

### Procurement Information

Competition was carried out via minimum three quote process as the procurement activity was below the regulated procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484082 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,560 |

## 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 | SAVILLE ASSESSMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484082

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484082
  SPS-02089 Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing - The SPS Estates and Technical Services Department require a supplier to provide aptitude testing for the Modern Apprentice recruitment campaign. The testing should test capability in four (4) areas: Arithmetic, Mechanical Aptitude, Spatial Awareness and Logical Reasoning.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728748

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