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Marketing Automation Tool

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Marketing Automation Tool. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, with the main procurement category being services. The buying organisation is located in Midlothian, UK, with key details available on their website. The contract status is complete, with a contract value of GBP 33,300. The award was made to Forfront, a supplier based in London. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The award was signed on 24th June 2024.

This tender for the Marketing Automation Tool by the Scottish Qualifications Authority presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry. Businesses involved in marketing automation solutions would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process is crucial for enhancing operational capabilities and remaining competitive. The contract presents a chance for growth in the services sector, requiring a solution fit for current and future marketing needs to maximise opportunities and competitiveness.

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Notice Title

Marketing Automation Tool

Notice Description

SQA needs a marketing automation solution to be able to undertake current marketing and communication activities that rely on manual, resource intensive processes. A solution needs to be implemented as soon as possible to allow the Marketing team to deliver its operational commitments. The solution needs to be fit for purpose for now and the future to allow SQA to maximise the opportunities available and remain competitive.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA needs a marketing automation solution to be able to undertake current marketing and communication activities that rely on manual, resource intensive processes. A solution needs to be implemented as soon as possible to allow the Marketing team to deliver its operational commitments. The solution needs to be fit for purpose for now and the future to allow SQA to maximise the opportunities available and remain competitive.

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000760976
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508346
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72513000 - Office automation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 30 days
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 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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