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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - Invitation to Tender

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government initiated a procurement process for the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland, focusing on education and general public services. Located in Edinburgh, this contract involved the analysis of responses to consultation exercises involving schools, colleges, and Community Collaborative Groups. The procurement method was an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period ending on 20th February 2023 at 16:00. The contract was awarded on 13th March 2023 to Progressive Partnership Ltd. for £15,100 GBP, marking the completion of the procurement process with its active status from 27th February 2023 to 12th May 2023.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and consultancy sectors, providing a platform to engage with public services and government-led initiatives. The successful contractor will benefit from participating in a nationwide review, which requires rigorous analysis and reporting skills. SMEs like Progressive Partnership Ltd. are well-suited to compete due to the focus on electronic submissions and open procedures. This creates an avenue for firms with strong analytical capabilities and an understanding of educational assessments to demonstrate their expertise and grow their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - Invitation to Tender

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to the 'Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland' Phase Three consultation exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to the 'Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland' Phase Three consultation exercise involving schools/colleges and Community Collaborative Groups. The contractor will analyse the responses and produce a final report to be published with the Review findings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720128
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536486
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 12 May 2023 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
david.rogerson2@gov.scot, maisy.best@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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