Some Advance Information will be requested by the assessor ahead of the agreed PCIP Assessment Day. Further information is listed below:
| What? |
There are a selection of questions that will be assessed prior to the Assessment Day. The Advance Information Checklist contains a list of the requested documentation. The Centre of Expertise for your respective sector will be able to offer specific guidance on what information is required for your assessment. |
| Why? |
The purpose of requesting Advance Information is to streamline the "on the day" assessment process. Having information in advance of the assessment day will allow assessors to:
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| When? |
The Advance Information will be requested by the assessor at least 6 weeks prior to the assessment day. |
| Where? |
The assessment of the provided Advance Information will take place off-site. Any final clarifications should be made on the assessment day. |
Types of Advance Information
There will be 2 types of Advance Information requested:
| 1. Information Selected by the Assessor |
This is a request for specific tender or contract information selected by the assessor e.g. the exit strategy from contract SLC06-2014 awarded to John Smith & Son. |
| 2. Information Selected by the Organisation | This is a request for specific information/evidence which can be selected by the organisation e.g. provide evidence of a supplier improvement plan. |
Public Procurement Rules in Scotland
The question set and evidence includes a number of legal requirements. These inclusions do not reflect the legislative requirements in their entirety but offer a sample for assessment purposes.
If an organisation fails to meet any of the legal requirements, they will receive a "fail" for the assessment.