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SQA2359 - Question Paper Printing and Collation

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "SQA2359 - Question Paper Printing and Collation". This tender falls under the services category and is located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, UK. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 7th June 2022, allowing companies additional time to prepare their bids due to recent amendments. The contract, valued at £400,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2022, running until 31st August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and document collation services. Companies that have the capacity for high-quality production and can provide secure handling processes are well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, suppliers should be competent in meeting electronic submission requirements to ensure compliance with the outlined procurement method. This is particularly beneficial for those aiming to expand their client base within the education sector.

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Notice Title

SQA2359 - Question Paper Printing and Collation

Notice Description

Printing of Question papers and collation of papers

Lot Information

Printing of Maps

Printing of Maps

Renewal: 1 year extension

Printing of Question Papers

printing of Question papers

Renewal: 1 year extension

Collation of examination materials for onward dispatch

Collation of question papers and maps

Renewal: 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000691765
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448960
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
3 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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