Planning

Qualification Assessment Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Planning

28 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority, located in Midlothian, UK, is planning a tender for Qualification Assessment Services within the Education industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a value of £10,000,000 GBP. The organization aims to engage with suppliers to explore solutions for future needs and seek advancements in assessment capabilities. The deadline for future notice is set for October 31, 2024.

This tender by the Scottish Qualifications Authority presents an opportunity for suppliers in the Qualification Assessment Services market to engage with the organization and contribute to shaping future service provisions. Businesses involved in Assessment Creation, Digital marking, and E-Assessment are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The tender process offers a chance for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and collaborate with the organization towards mutual growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualification Assessment Services

Notice Description

Qualification Assessment Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Qualification Assessment Services. SQA would like to carry out market engagement with suppliers within the Qualification Assessment Services market, to ascertain the options available to meet our current and future needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000757642
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502005
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452135208

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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