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Workforce Partnership

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is seeking a strategic partnership to provide additional technical resources through an open tender process titled "Workforce Partnership". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector, and is based in Midlothian, UK. The tender was officially awarded on 7th October 2020, with the contract currently active. Interested parties should note that the tender was issued as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Digital Technology Resources.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital technology sector that can deliver diverse technical skills and resources. By partnering with SQA, businesses can expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence, as the project involves various areas of technical expertise. With a competitive environment evidenced by five bids, including four from SMEs, participants can leverage their strengths in providing bespoke technical resources to grow their operations within the education industry.

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Notice Title

Workforce Partnership

Notice Description

SQA are embarking on programs of work which require additional technical resources. SQA would like to form a strategic partnership with a supplier to supply these resources. This partnership will provide technical resources in a variety of areas/skills.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA are embarking on programs of work which require additional technical resources. SQA would like to form a strategic partnership with a supplier to supply these resources. This partnership will provide technical resources in a variety of areas/skills.. Quality score is pro rated by 70 to get overall quality score

Options: SQA can, if required, engage further resources this contract. This

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631407
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400471
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33180000 - Functional support

50312620 - Repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20205 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 QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION 1

Further Information

Notice Documents

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