---
title: "SOLAR Retender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03323b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-04-29"
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# SOLAR Retender

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03323b

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "SOLAR Retender", an initiative within the educational software development sector. This procurement is at the Tender stage, with a closing date set for 10th June 2022. The project, which is valued at £1,400,000, aims to enhance the delivery of the SOLAR assessment service, utilised for both formative and summative assessments across various qualifications in Scotland and internationally. The submission process allows for electronic responses via the dedicated Postbox facility and requires potential suppliers to adhere strictly to the specific procedural guidelines provided.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology and software development, particularly those with expertise in assessment services and online educational solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a solid business solution, strategic partnership capabilities, and innovative future assessment models will be highly competitive. The contract also values fair work practices, making it well-suited for businesses committed to ethical employment standards. With ongoing support for the Scottish Qualifications Authority’s SOLAR project, firms in this sector could benefit significantly from this contract and its potential for renewal.

## Notice

This tender indicates our requirement to further support the continuing of the delivery of our SOLAR (Scottish OnLine Assessment Resources) assessment service (www.sqasolar.org.uk ). SOLAR enables the development and delivery of onscreen formative and summative assessment content across a range of qualifications delivered in Scotland and internationally. Additionally SOLAR is used to underpin the model of authoring of paper-based question and assessment items used in the National Qualifications in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender indicates our requirement to further support the continuing of the delivery of our SOLAR (Scottish OnLine Assessment Resources) assessment service (www.sqasolar.org.uk ). SOLAR enables the development and delivery of onscreen formative and summative assessment content across a range of qualifications delivered in Scotland and internationally. Additionally SOLAR is used to underpin the model of authoring of paper-based question and assessment items used in the National Qualifications in Scotland.

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011166-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011166-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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