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Development of smart audit rules for the EPC quality assurance process

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for the tender titled "Development of smart audit rules for the EPC quality assurance process" aimed at enhancing the quality of EPC data in Scotland. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 29th October 2018. The initiative falls under the services category and is part of the Scottish Government's ongoing efforts to improve public services, particularly in the field of housing and economic affairs. Interested suppliers can submit their bids electronically, ensuring they are well-prepared before the deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in data quality assurance, software development, or auditing services. Firms with experience in enhancing process efficiencies or those that provide innovative technological solutions would be particularly well-equipped to compete for this contract. The total value of the contract is approximately £30,000, making it an attractive prospect for both established companies and dynamic small to medium enterprises looking to expand their client base within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Development of smart audit rules for the EPC quality assurance process

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to improve the quality of the Scottish EPC data produced and retained on the Register by developing 'smart audit' rules for EPCs in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this project is to develop a list of rules to identify lodged data that report building characteristics that are more commonly the cause of assessment errors or where there would appear to be contradictions between specific data fields.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000559244
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349478
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Colin Anderson
Contact Email
buildingstandards@gov.scot, colin.anderson@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445182, +44 1312446537

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELMHURST ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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