Tender

Electronic Marking System

QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Scotland, located in Midlothian, is currently in the tender stage of procuring an "Electronic Marking System" within the education sector. This open procedure seeks to provide an eMarking solution, accompanied by supporting software, hosting, hardware (excluding client-side equipment), training, and management reporting services across the UK region. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 20th April 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award process commencing shortly thereafter. The contracting authority employs an open procurement method that favours electronic submission, ensuring efficient processing and evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technologies, software solutions, and digital infrastructure. Companies with expertise in developing robust eMarking systems and associated technologies stand to gain from participating in this competitive bidding. Those capable of offering comprehensive service packages, particularly in training and management reporting, will find lucrative chances for engagement with Qualifications Scotland. The contract duration spans 1080 days, with possibilities for renewal, offering sustained growth for successful suppliers in the UK's educational services sector.

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Notice Title

Electronic Marking System

Notice Description

Qualifications Scotland intends to appoint a contractor to deliver an eMarking solution, other supporting software, hosting, hardware (excluding client-side equipment), training, management reporting and other services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this ITT includes for the retender of the NQ eMarking service. Qualifications Scotland would like the suppliers to detail the full extent of the services they can offer. Suppliers should provide descriptions of the full range of options open to Qualifications Scotland in terms of both implementing and supporting the Solution.

Renewal: 1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825972
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552085
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48311100 - Document management system

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
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND
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

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