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SQA2119 Marketing Automation Tool

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has completed a procurement process for the "SQA2119 Marketing Automation Tool" aimed at enhancing its marketing capabilities. This initiative falls under the goods category within the education sector and took place mainly in Glasgow and Dalkeith, Midlothian. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 12th July 2018 with a total value of £73,068. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2018 and will extend until at least 31st May 2021, with options for renewal for two additional one-year terms.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing automation solutions. Companies providing technology that streamlines marketing and communication processes will find this tender particularly relevant. The quick implementation timeline indicates a readiness for operational commitments, making it crucial for firms to act swiftly to meet SQA's needs. Suppliers in the tech sector, especially those focusing on educational tools or customer engagement platforms, would be well-suited to pursue further contracts with SQA or similar organisations.

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Notice Title

SQA2119 Marketing Automation Tool

Notice Description

SQA needs a marketing automation solution to be able to undertake current marketing and communication activities that rely on manual, resource intensive processes. A solution needs to be implemented as soon as possible to allow the Marketing team to deliver its operational commitments. The solution needs to be fit for purpose for now and the future to allow SQA to maximise the opportunities available and remain competitive.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA needs a marketing automation solution to be able to undertake current marketing and communication activities that rely on manual, resource intensive processes. A solution needs to be implemented as soon as possible to allow the Marketing team to deliver its operational commitments. The solution needs to be fit for purpose for now and the future to allow SQA to maximise the opportunities available and remain competitive

Renewal: 2 x one year optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000539143
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324998
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,068 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2018 - 31 May 2021 3-4 years
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
Not specified
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKETO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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