Tender

SQA2359 - Question Paper Printing and Collation

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is conducting a tender for the "SQA2359 - Question Paper Printing and Collation" in the printing services industry. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 79810000, is currently in the active tender stage. The tender, valued at £400,000, is set to accept electronic submissions until 30th May 2022 at 12:00 PM. Services will be required at the buyer's location in Dalkeith, and the contract period will last from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2025, with a possible one-year extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and collation services, particularly those with capabilities in managing educational materials. Companies that demonstrate strong security processes, an understanding of the requirements, and efficiency in service delivery will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With quality assessment criteria including evidence of operational capability and pricing as a key factor, businesses skilled in quality management and continuous improvement are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

SQA2359 - Question Paper Printing and Collation

Notice Description

Printing of Question papers and collation of papers

Lot Information

Printing of Maps

Printing of Maps

Renewal: 1 year extension

Printing of Question Papers

printing of Question papers

Renewal: 1 year extension

Collation of examination materials for onward dispatch

Collation of question papers and maps

Renewal: 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033279
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011228-2022
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Elizabeth Cunningham
Contact Email
elizabeth.cunningham@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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