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System, Automation & Performance Testing

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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04 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has completed the procurement process for a contract entitled "System, Automation & Performance Testing." The procurement, classified under the Education industry category, saw participation from various suppliers and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract, with an associated value of £164,260, was signed on 9 October 2024 and encompasses performance testing, process improvement, knowledge transfer, automation resources, and additional testing services. The contract is linked to the Digital Technology Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework, and the winning supplier is Edge Testing Solutions, based in Glasgow. Key locations involved include SQA's premises in Midlothian, UKM73 region, and work commencement was effective from the date of signing the contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital and technology services, particularly those with expertise in system performance and automation testing. Companies capable of providing comprehensive testing services and those looking to venture into public sector projects can leverage this procurement to establish or strengthen their market presence. Given that the open procedure attracted bids from both non-EU international firms and large-scale suppliers, it indicates a competitive landscape suitable for established businesses looking to expand their portfolio of public contracts. This contract not only supports growth in the digital sector but also provides a stable revenue stream through government partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

System, Automation & Performance Testing

Notice Description

This contract is for the resources of staff to be able to provide the following: -Performance testing -Performance testing process improvement review -Knowledge transfer -Automation Resources -Additional testing services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the resources of staff to be able to provide the following: -Performance testing -Performance testing process improvement review -Knowledge transfer -Automation Resources -Additional testing services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780560
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517460
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212920 - Office automation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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