Tender

External Verifier Award Assessment

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has initiated a procurement process for the "External Verifier Award Assessment" under the education industry category. This project aims to plan and provide a programme of support for SQA external verifier candidates. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 7th May 2025 at 12:00 PM. The open procedure allows electronic submissions, and the total contract value is estimated at £200,000 GBP. The procurement method is open, and the contract location spans across the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and support programmes. It is well-suited for organisations with experience in providing training and evaluation services within the education sector. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain a prestigious reference from a notable public body. The contract includes potential renewal options, thereby providing long-term business growth and partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

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Notice Title

External Verifier Award Assessment

Notice Description

To plan and provide a programme of support for SQA external verifier candidates

Lot Information

Lot 1

To plan and provide a programme of support for SQA external verifier candidates

Renewal: potential 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795054
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527353
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

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
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2029

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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