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SOLAR Retender

Scottish Qualifications Authority

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29 Apr 2022 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "SOLAR Retender", an initiative within the educational software development sector. This procurement is at the Tender stage, with a closing date set for 10th June 2022. The project, which is valued at £1,400,000, aims to enhance the delivery of the SOLAR assessment service, utilised for both formative and summative assessments across various qualifications in Scotland and internationally. The submission process allows for electronic responses via the dedicated Postbox facility and requires potential suppliers to adhere strictly to the specific procedural guidelines provided.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology and software development, particularly those with expertise in assessment services and online educational solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a solid business solution, strategic partnership capabilities, and innovative future assessment models will be highly competitive. The contract also values fair work practices, making it well-suited for businesses committed to ethical employment standards. With ongoing support for the Scottish Qualifications Authority’s SOLAR project, firms in this sector could benefit significantly from this contract and its potential for renewal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOLAR Retender

Notice Description

This tender indicates our requirement to further support the continuing of the delivery of our SOLAR (Scottish OnLine Assessment Resources) assessment service (www.sqasolar.org.uk ). SOLAR enables the development and delivery of onscreen formative and summative assessment content across a range of qualifications delivered in Scotland and internationally. Additionally SOLAR is used to underpin the model of authoring of paper-based question and assessment items used in the National Qualifications in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender indicates our requirement to further support the continuing of the delivery of our SOLAR (Scottish OnLine Assessment Resources) assessment service (www.sqasolar.org.uk ). SOLAR enables the development and delivery of onscreen formative and summative assessment content across a range of qualifications delivered in Scotland and internationally. Additionally SOLAR is used to underpin the model of authoring of paper-based question and assessment items used in the National Qualifications in Scotland.

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03323b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011166-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

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