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Automation Professional Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) recently concluded an open procedure procurement process titled "Automation Professional Services," focusing on consultancy services within the education industry. The contract was awarded to Walker Myrie Ltd. t/a as W M Promus for a value of £26,250 GBP. Key stages included the issuance of the tender notice on 5th September 2024 and the submission deadline on 26th September 2024, with the contract being signed on 16th October 2024. The project location is in Midlothian (UKM73) and the services are to be delivered in UKM82 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation consultancy, particularly SMEs, as exemplified by the successful award to Walker Myrie Ltd. The contract duration of approximately two years, with potential for renewal, underscores the potential for long-term collaboration. Firms with robust experience in educational services and automation solutions are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities, especially given SQA's commitment to digital transformation and efficiency improvements in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Automation Professional Services

Notice Description

SQA are looking for consultancy for Automation Professional Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA is looking for consultancy for Automation Professional Services.

Renewal: 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776889
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516518
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 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
Aileen Muir
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALKER MYRIE LTD. T/A AS W M PROMUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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