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title: "Question Paper Printing & Collation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Question Paper Printing & Collation

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc7

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is inviting tenders for the "Question Paper Printing & Collation" project. This procurement process, categorised under printing services (CPV: 79810000), is currently in the Tender stage and involves the printing and collation of examination materials. The contract is open for electronic submissions by interested suppliers, with a tender submission deadline set for 14th January 2026 at 12:00 noon. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is valued at £400,000, with no allowance for bid variants. The project encompasses four lots, each covering different aspects of printing and collation over a contract period of 1080 days, with an optional renewal of 12 months. The services are to be delivered across the UK, and the bid opening is scheduled for the same date and time as the tender deadline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the printing services sector, specifically those with expertise in high-volume, quality printing and collation work. Companies capable of delivering efficient, accurate, and timely services for educational materials are ideal candidates to bid. With multiple lots and the potential for renewal, this contract provides a substantial opportunity for growth and long-term collaboration with a major public authority like SQA. It presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to strengthen their portfolio and gain a significant footprint in government procurement projects within the UK.

## Notice

Printing and collation of SQA exam papers

### Lot Information

Printing of Question Papers

Printing of SQA question papers. This lot will be awarded to two suppliers

Renewal: 12 months

Printing of Maps

Printing of maps

Renewal: 12 months

Collation of examination materials for onward dispatch

Collation of question papers ready for onward dispatch

Renewal: 12 months

Printing and collation of coloured/enlarged examination materials for onward dispatch

Printing and collation of coloured/enlarged examination materials for onward dispatch

Renewal: 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073255-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073255-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815584
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=815584
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=815584
- 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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