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SQA2112 - Assessment Creation and Delivery System

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Tender

02 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is seeking proposals for the "SQA2112 - Assessment Creation and Delivery System" to provide a comprehensive Assessment, Creation and Delivery (ACD) System. This contract is intended to replace an existing contract that concluded in January 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure classified under the services category, specifically in the education sector. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 6 April 2018, and the contract signing date of 25 January 2019. The delivery location for the services is the Optima Building in Glasgow and Lowden, Midlothian.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the educational services and software development industries, particularly those with expertise in creating assessment systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an accessible contract due to the competitive nature of the bidding, which had three bids submitted, including two from SMEs. Companies with the capability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the contract documents, as well as those with relevant certifications such as ISO standards, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to potential growth in a vital public sector.

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Notice Title

SQA2112 - Assessment Creation and Delivery System

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of an Assessment, Creation and Delivery (ACD) System outlined fully in Section 3 (Specification) of this Invitation to Tender. This contract is a replacement for a current contract, which expires in January 2019

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Assessment Creation Delivery System

Renewal: 2 x 1 year optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000533334
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343933
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
SME

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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,246,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2020/2021

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
procurementhelpdesk@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452135206, +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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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