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External Verifier Award Assessment

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), a central purchasing body located in Midlothian, UK, has completed the procurement of a programme of support for external verifier candidates, under the title "External Verifier Award Assessment" within the education sector. Utilizing the open procedure method for this services category, the procurement has progressed from tender initiation to the contract award stage. The contract, valued at £47,500 GBP, was signed with Aspire HLTC Ltd, a SME based in Dornoch. The tender process included electronic submissions, with the bid opening on 7 May 2025, and was awarded on the same day. The expected end date for the contract is set in November 2029, allowing for a potential renewal after its initial duration of 1440 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education field to grow by providing essential services that support professional development for SQA's external verifier candidates. Companies that specialise in educational training and assessment support services would be particularly suitable competitors, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver tailored programmes. With the emphasis on electronic transactions, businesses with capabilities in digital facilitation for educational services might find themselves well-positioned to meet the requirements of such procurement processes. Additionally, the focus on long-term contracts with renewal potential provides stable, ongoing opportunities for sustainable business growth.

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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=MAR551852
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

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
£47,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2029

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ASPIRE HLTC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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