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Business World Support

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Business World Support" is led by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), based in Midlothian, UK. This tender falls under the services category and was initiated on 8 July 2020, aiming to provide consultancy services over a three-year period. The open procedure procurement method is currently at the award stage, with bids being opened electronically on 22 July 2020. The contract value is £100,000, and support is required at SQA's offices located in Glasgow and Wester Shawfair, Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT consultancy, finance systems support, and ERP solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have experience working with Business World products would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. As SQA may seek to extend contract responsibilities, companies that are agile and capable of providing additional support on an ad hoc basis will likely find this tender attractive for business growth.

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Notice Title

Business World Support

Notice Description

SQA require Business World support on an ad hoc basis for the next 3 years

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy days are to support Finance Systems team in the maintenance and development of Business World ERP system and may also include development of forms, workflows, excelerator reports, ARC reports, database views, intellagents etc.

Options: The number of days are estimated and may fluctuate. If required SQA may wish to engage the successful contractor for additional pieces of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000625205
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398128
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 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
Justin Lilley
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, TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENNESSY IT CONSULTING

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