---
title: "Award of Testing Partner to Provide guidance and support for ALM"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000514849"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-01-09"
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# Award of Testing Partner to Provide guidance and support for ALM

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000514849

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) awarding a contract for the provision of testing partner services to enhance their use of the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) product. The tender period commenced on 30 November 2017 and concluded on 30 April 2019. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the Information Communication Technology industry, and the award value is £213,661.44. The award was signed on 5 December 2017, signalling the progression from the tender stage to the contract phase.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology, particularly those offering application service provision and related digital services. Companies with expertise in software testing, systems integration, and guidance on best practices for ALM functionalities would be well-positioned to engage in such contracts. As the Scottish Qualifications Authority seeks experienced partners to elevate their operational capabilities, this is an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their influence within the public sector.

## Notice

SQA are looking for an experienced testing partner to enhance the capability and provide best practice and guidance as we mature our use of the ALM product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305891 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,661 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD; DUNEDIN CANMORE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; NHS GRAMPIAN; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION; SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 53 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT; ATKINS; AZZURRO; BK MINIBUSES; BREEDON HEBRIDES; BROXAP; CAMPBELL & KENNEDY; CAPITAL DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS; COMPAREX; COMPUTACENTER; DLA PIPER; ENVIRAZ (SCOTLAND; ERGO COMPUTING; FLEAR AND THOMSON; GAMMA TELECOM; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HAVEN PRODUCTS LTD, REDROCK DOCUMENT PROCESSING SERVICES; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HC SLINGSBY; I-KONIC; INTOUCH WITH HEALTH; JB SAFESITE; JOHN LANGLEY CONSTRUCTION; JOHN THOMSON CONSTRUCTION; KIOWA; LEIDOS; LIFTMASTER SCOTLAND; LOGIE GLAZING & BUILDING SERVICES; METHODS DIGITAL; MILLGATE COMPUTER SYSTEMS; MITSUBISHI IN THE; NCC GROUP; NORTHBURGH; NUPHALT; OASIS SCOTLAND; OLM SYSTEMS; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PAUL DURNAN; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PREMIER CONTRACTS; PROACT; RAB CONSULTANTS; SCOTCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; SOFTWARE BOX; SOLWAY PLANT HIRE; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; SPRING TECHNOLOGY; SPRINGBOARD; SWORD IT SOLUTIONS; T B MACKAY ENERGY SERVICES; TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS; VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 14:02 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305891

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.dunedincanmore.org.uk/
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scra.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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