Tender

Examination Packaging

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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08 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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18 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has issued a tender titled "Examination Packaging" under the goods category. This procurement is aimed at acquiring packaging for SQA question papers and scripts. The location for this tender is in Midlothian, UK. The procurement stage is currently at the tender update phase, with the bid submission deadline extended to 10th January 2025 at 17:00 due to the Christmas break. The original value assigned to this tender is GBP 200,000. The process follows an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in high-quality packaging products. Businesses with experience in secure delivery packaging, quality control processes and electronic invoicing are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender requires businesses to provide evidence of the quality of their products, including samples and documentation of their quality control processes. The selected supplier will benefit from a contract period of up to three years with potential renewal options, thus providing long-term engagement and revenue opportunities.

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Notice Title

Examination Packaging

Notice Description

Packaging for SQA question papers and scripts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521320
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18933000 - Mail or parcel bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2028

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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