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Award

27 Nov 2018 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Tender

29 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of an Electronic Marking System", aimed at delivering an eMarking solution along with associated software, hosting, and training services. This process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender process. With a contract value of £6,000,000, the project is based in Midlothian, UK, and involves delivery to locations including the SQA's Glasgow office. The tender was open under an open procedure for submissions until the deadline of 8th January 2018, and the contract was awarded on 9th August 2018.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialised in educational technology, software development, and IT services, particularly those offering eAssessment solutions. Businesses with experience in providing digital marking systems, training for educational institutions, and management reporting services would be well-suited to participate. Given the scale of the project, there is potential for established firms as well as smaller enterprises looking to expand their capabilities in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of an Electronic Marking System

Notice Description

1.2.1 SQA intends to appoint a contractor to deliver an eMarking solution, other supporting software, hosting, hardware (excluding client-side equipment), training, management reporting and other services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an eMarking solution, other supporting software, hosting, hardware (excluding client-side equipment), training, management reporting and other services.

Renewal: The option to extend to cover 2 further examination periods 2021 and 2022 inclusive of all deliverables, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338464
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
2018/2019

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM Education Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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