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Performance Testing

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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02 Aug 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is seeking procurement for a contract titled "Performance Testing", focused on testing services for quality assurance and testing engineers, automation engineers, and performance testers. Located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, this contract is classified under the education industry category and is at the award stage. The contract is valued at £480,000 and was signed on 1 April 2022, following a limited procurement method without prior publication. This process adhered to the G-Cloud 12 framework which allowed for a direct award based on supplier availability, resulting in Edge Testing Solutions being selected as the provider.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the testing and quality assurance sector, particularly those offering software testing services or products related to automation and performance testing. Given the nature of the procurement and the limited number of competitors involved, businesses with expertise in these areas, especially those familiar with the protocols of framework agreements, are well-positioned to expand their market presence through similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Performance Testing

Notice Description

Testing Services for Quality Assurance and Testing Engineers, Automation Engineers & Performance Testers

Lot Information

Lot 1

testing services for Quality Assurance and Testing Engineers, Automation Engineers & Performance Testers

Procurement Information

This contract followed the G-cloud 12 framework. A search was completed and only one supplier appeared within this search. Call off contracts were then issued between both organisations following the guidance of the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000702166
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455320
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
Large

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
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 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

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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