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Information Technology System and Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority, located in Dalkeith, is conducting a procurement for Information Technology System and Services, aimed at enhancing their current software application that services the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. This procurement, categorised under services and designated as a limited tender method, is currently completed, with the contract awarded on 4th December 2017 to the supplier Egton. The contract is valued at £386,000 and pertains to additional deliveries intended as a partial replacement for an unsupported software system, with delivery to take place at the Optima Building in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology and software solutions, particularly those familiar with educational service needs and capable of providing seamless integration of services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the awarded contract was open to such bidders. Businesses that can offer technical compatibility and support, or additional software enhancements, will find this a fitting opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially establish a long-term relationship with the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

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Notice Title

Information Technology System and Services

Notice Description

additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of normal supplies or installation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software application utilised by SQA's Business Development to service the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Contracts.

Procurement Information

Additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of normal supplies or installation where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire material having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000521518
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362817
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£386,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Justin Lilley
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452135208

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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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