---
title: "Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038cb7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-07-06"
---

# Research Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038cb7

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has completed a tender process for Research Services, focusing on delivering research services. The procurement falls under the services category, with a contract value of £228,835 GBP. The buying organisation is based in Midlothian, United Kingdom, with details available on their website. The procurement method used was an open procedure covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This tender by the Scottish Qualifications Authority presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development services sector. The active status of the tender indicates an ongoing chance for business growth. Businesses providing consultancy services in research and development could benefit from competing in this tender. The procurement process includes evaluation criteria related to service delivery, business management, and fair work practices, providing a transparent framework for potential suppliers.

## Notice

This contract comprises the provision of services to deliver Research Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is important that SQA understands the views and needs of our customers and other stakeholders. In order to do this, SQA will continue to undertake the following four programmes of research: Key Audience Research - Scotland Stakeholder Tracking Research - UK Policy Development Tracking Research - Scotland Customer Satisfaction Survey - Scotland, UK & International

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/019274-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,835 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHBROOK RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019274-2023
- 12 Dec 2022 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035099-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000716599
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386

## Provenance

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