Award

External Verifier Assessment

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has initiated a public procurement process titled "External Verifier Assessment" aimed at the education sector. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract awarded to West College Scotland. The award, valued at £95,000, was signed on 7 August 2019. The delivery is expected to take place within the UK, following an open procurement method that allows for broad participation.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in verification and assessment. Companies with experience in these areas and a focus on delivering quality assurance within educational frameworks would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This procurement process highlights the ongoing need for such services, allowing SMEs to engage in public sector opportunities and expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

External Verifier Assessment

Notice Description

External Verifier Assessment

Lot Information

Lot 1

External Verifier Assessment

Renewal: potential 12 month extension subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000563105
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366660
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
12 months prior to contract end date.

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
Maria Magennis
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+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
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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