Award

DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Nov 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Jul 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

17 May 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION", which is part of a strategic initiative focused on developing a comprehensive data virtualization solution. Located in Midlothian, UK, this procurement falls under the services sector and is being conducted using an open procedure. The tender is in the award stage, with the contract valued at GBP 388,708 and was signed on 27 November 2018. The implementation location will be the SQA's Glasgow office, and suppliers were requested to apply electronically by the deadline of 28 August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data virtualization technology solutions, particularly those capable of delivering user-friendly, secure data access solutions. Companies focusing on data integration and similar services will find this tender especially appealing, given the SQA’s requirement for a system that facilitates agile decision-making from data assets. The potential for long-term partnership and service delivery further enhances the appeal for competitive bidders in this dynamic field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION

Notice Description

SQA are about to embark on a program of work focusing on Data Value and Integration. As part of this we are looking to put in place a single, organisation-wide semantic data layer. We are interested in speaking to suppliers of data virtualization technology solutions. Solutions will provide a comprehensive data virtualization product which will allow secure user friendly and agile access to data for diverse consumer/technology types, allowing our business to drive value and decision making out from our data assets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA may be looking to implement Data Virtualization. We are looking to test the market place to understand the potential solutions available to allow SQA to develop the specification.

Renewal: 3 x 1 year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000541452
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338668
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

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

CPV Codes

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£388,708 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
28 May 2018Expired
Award Date
27 Nov 20187 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Justin Lilley
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452135208, +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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIBCO SOFTWARE IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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