Award

National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Tender

06 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking an external service provider to fulfil a contract titled "National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework." This procurement process falls under the services category and is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 12 April 2021. The tender, with a total value of £17,401,591, was initiated in Aberdeen, UK. The project includes system development and maintenance, as well as data migration for existing assessment systems, and aims to enhance educational outcomes for children across Scotland by integrating national assessment frameworks.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and education technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in assessment systems and data integration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that all bids received were compliant, highlighting a competitive landscape. Entities with capabilities in software development, technical implementation, and system support will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, contributing to the improvement of educational standards in Scotland.

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Notice Title

National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework. The requirement will see the Scottish Government's two existing national standardised assessment systems (the Scottish National Standardised Assessments and their Gaelic Medium counterpart, Measaidhean Coitcheann Naiseanta airson foghlam tron Ghaidhlig ) brought together into a combined platform. The National Improvement Framework (NIF) for Scottish Education brings together key information to evaluate performance and informs the action taken to improve attainment and wider outcomes for every child in Scotland. The requirement includes: - System development, technical implementation testing and trialling - Delivery management thereafter, including annual updates to the system content, the development and maintenance of the standardisation methodology. - Related "service" elements including system support and maintenance, reporting, documentation and training, guidance and support to different categories of user. - Migration of data and standards compliant assessment content from the first phase of standardised assessment delivery, ensuring data integrity and persistence.

Renewal: The contract allows for up to an additional 24 months from 3 August 2024 - 3 Aug 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000634409
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48462000 - Mathematical or forecasting software package

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

72212190 - Educational software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,401,591 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 2 Aug 2024 3-4 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, paul.packett@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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