Award

Research Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Tender

12 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has completed a tender process for Research Services. The buying organisation is located in Midlothian, UK. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the main category being services. The contract was awarded on 23rd March 2023, with a total value of £228,835. The Research Services contract was awarded to Ashbrook Research & Consultancy Ltd.

This Research Services tender provides an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies in the services industry. Businesses involved in research consultancy and service delivery would be well-suited to compete. The tender process included quality and price criteria, with a focus on service delivery and service levels. The contract offers potential for revenue growth and collaboration with the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

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Notice Title

Research Services

Notice Description

This contract comprises the provision of services to deliver Research Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is important that SQA understands the views and needs of our customers and other stakeholders. In order to do this, SQA will continue to undertake the following four programmes of research: Key Audience Research - Scotland Stakeholder Tracking Research - UK Policy Development Tracking Research - Scotland Customer Satisfaction Survey - Scotland, UK & International

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000716599
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483104
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,835 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20232 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, +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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHBROOK RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY

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