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SQA Website Maintenance, Development & Hosting

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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02 Aug 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SQA Website Maintenance, Development & Hosting" was initiated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority based in Dalkeith, Midlothian. This contract falls under the services industry category and has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £280,000. The contract was signed on 28th February 2022, following a limited procurement method that involved a direct award procedure without prior publication, justified by a compliant search conducted under the G-cloud 12 Framework that identified Civic Computing as the sole supplier. The related lot for this contract pertains to the maintenance, development, and hosting of the SQA website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in website development and maintenance services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios. Companies with expertise in hosting and technical support within the educational sector are well-positioned to compete, especially given the stringent compliance requirements of such public contracts. Engaging in similar procurement efforts can help businesses grow by establishing partnerships with public sector clients and diversifying their service offerings in a competitive marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SQA Website Maintenance, Development & Hosting

Notice Description

Hosting, development & support of SQA website

Procurement Information

This contract followed G-cloud 12 Framework. A compliant search was carried out and Civic Computing were the only supplier to appear in the search. The call off order process was followed in line with the frameworks guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000702144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455311
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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