Planning

Digital Publishing of Past Examination Papers

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Planning

13 Feb 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is planning a procurement process titled "Digital Publishing of Past Examination Papers," which falls under the education industry category. This process is in the planning stage and is expected to engage potential suppliers to explore alternative format options for the publication of past examination materials. A supplier day is tentatively scheduled for March 2019, allowing interested parties to register and participate. The estimated budget for this contract is £50,000, and the project's primary focus is on service provision, taking place in Midlothian, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital publishing, educational resources, and related services. Companies that specialise in innovative digital solutions, particularly those experienced in converting traditional publications into alternative formats, would be ideally suited to compete. The engagement with the market signals the authority's openness to new ideas, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Publishing of Past Examination Papers

Notice Description

Currently SQA publish their past papers, sample answers and instruction in booklet form. SQA are now looking at alternative format options. We are looking to engage the market place to determine how best to move forward. If this is something you would be interested in participating in please register your interest. Depending on the number of interested parties will determine if a supplier day will go forward. The supplier day is likely to take place March 2019.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently SQA publish their past papers, sample answers and instruction in booklet form. SQA are now looking at alternative format options. We are looking to engage the market place to determine how best to move forward. If this is something you would be interested in participating in please register your interest. Depending on the number of interested parties will determine if a supplier day will go forward. The supplier day is likely to take place March 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345152
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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