---
title: "SPS-02170 Provision of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746118"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2023-10-03"
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# SPS-02170 Provision of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746118

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has initiated a tender process for the provision of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing. The service requires a supplier to conduct tests to assess arithmetic, mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and logical reasoning skills for the recruitment of Estates Modern Apprentices in 2024 and 2025. The procurement is planned, and interested parties can expect further communication by 30th November 2023. The SPS is based in Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement falls within the public order and safety industry category.

This tender by the Scottish Prison Service presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in aptitude testing services to participate in public procurement. Companies offering off-the-shelf testing solutions and expertise in assessing key aptitude areas are well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should engage with the SPS representative, as indicated in the Prior Information Notice, to discuss the project scope and access tender documentation for bidding upon release.

## Notice

The SPS require a supplier to provide Aptitude Testing to support the future recruitment of Estates Modern Apprentices in both 2024 and 2025, with the potential of further extension. The Aptitude Test shall be off the shelf and shall assess four key areas; arithmetic, mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness and logical reasoning (diagrammatic reasoning).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to determine interest within the marketplace for this project. Those who are interested in this PIN should contact the SPS representative detailed in this PIN in the first instance to discuss the scope further. They will then have the opportunity to request to access the tender documentation and bid shortly thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489598 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489598

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489598
  SPS-02170 Provision of Modern Apprentice Aptitude Testing - The SPS require a supplier to provide Aptitude Testing to support the future recruitment of Estates Modern Apprentices in both 2024 and 2025, with the potential of further extension. The Aptitude Test shall be off the shelf and shall assess four key areas; arithmetic, mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness and logical reasoning (diagrammatic reasoning).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746118
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=746118

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