Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cab-025d-70e0-aa9c-475cac68ec74/direct-entry-program-candidate-assessment [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Direct Entry program candidate assessment [National Fire Chiefs Council Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-fire-chiefs-council-limited) Estimated value £20,000 Published 15 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 17 Apr 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is continuing to develop a model to support suitable and skilled leaders, without previous fire service experience, to move into operational roles at station and area manager within the fire sector. The NFCC is working on behalf of several Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) across the county adopting the Direct Entry Programme within their service but is seeking a more innovative, independent, and diverse approach to the traditional Fire Service assessment. Therefore, the NFCC wish to engage with an external provider using occupational psychologists to evaluate candidates' performance and suitability remotely before progressing them to the next stage of the Direct Entry process. ## CPV classification Assessment centre services for recruitment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/04e0abb2-fa70-4156-af53-9e68a78c3591) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileNational Fire Chiefs Council Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-fire-chiefs-council-limited)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)