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Qualifications Scotland Digital learning, Hosting & Support

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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21 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is overseeing an open procurement process for the "Qualifications Scotland Digital Learning, Hosting & Support" contract. This initiative aims to replace an existing contract, providing digital training materials through the SQA Academy. The contract involves cloud-based server hosting and maintenance by E-Learn Design (ELD) and encompasses a comprehensive digital infrastructure setup. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and relates to the education sector, with the project physically located in the Midlothian region of Scotland. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit electronic bids by 1st September 2025, at 12:00 PM. Relevant documents, including the Invitation to Tender (ITT), are available, and electronic systems support procurement activities, aligning with SQA's commitment to digitalisation.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the digital learning and support services industry. Companies with expertise in cloud-based solutions, server management, and educational technology will find this contract particularly attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative hosting and support technologies that align with SQA's installation framework, particularly those familiar with Moodle software, can potentially expand their business within the public sector through this engagement. The open procedure allows for broad competition, encouraging participation from businesses aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the Scottish public sector. Additionally, subsequent renewal opportunities and a possible 12-month extension may offer further growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualifications Scotland Digital learning, Hosting & Support

Notice Description

This is a replacement for a current contract. The contract is for the SQA Academy to provide training material to internal and external users. The current environment is hosted and maintained by E-Learn Design (ELD) using cloud-based servers and architecture. This is reliable and enabled ELD to keep SQA servers patched and up to date with the current latest versions of the Moodle software. The hosting solution comprises a single large web server for the live sites, a single smaller web server for the UAT Sites, a clustered database server for live & UAT and load balancers in front of the live web server to allow for increased capacity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a replacement for a current contract. The contract is for the SQA Academy to provide training material to internal and external users. The current environment is hosted and maintained by E-Learn Design (ELD) using cloud-based servers and architecture. This is reliable and enabled ELD to keep SQA servers patched and up to date with the current latest versions of the Moodle software. The hosting solution comprises a single large web server for the live sites, a single smaller web server for the UAT Sites, a clustered database server for live & UAT and load balancers in front of the live web server to allow for increased capacity.

Renewal: 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804901
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535109
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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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