Tender

Candidate Testing

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Tender

24 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has issued a tender titled "Candidate Testing" in the services category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a tender period ending on December 8, 2023. The procurement method is open, and the tender value is £30,000 in GBP. The location for the procurement is in Dalkeith, Midlothian, UK. The buying organisation is the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and interested parties can access more details on the procurement process via their website.

This tender for candidate testing services by the Scottish Qualifications Authority presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in education services. Businesses offering candidate testing facilities and related services would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. With a clear focus on education-related services, this tender aligns with companies looking to expand their offerings in this sector. The open procurement method provides a fair chance for eligible businesses to participate and potentially secure a contract with the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

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Notice Title

Candidate Testing

Notice Description

Candidate Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000751402
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493508
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
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

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79312000 - Market-testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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