--- title: "Provision of an Electronic Marking System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY" published: "2018-11-27" --- # Provision of an Electronic Marking System Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742.json) ## Summary The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of an Electronic Marking System", aimed at delivering an eMarking solution along with associated software, hosting, and training services. This process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender process. With a contract value of £6,000,000, the project is based in Midlothian, UK, and involves delivery to locations including the SQA's Glasgow office. The tender was open under an open procedure for submissions until the deadline of 8th January 2018, and the contract was awarded on 9th August 2018. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialised in educational technology, software development, and IT services, particularly those offering eAssessment solutions. Businesses with experience in providing digital marking systems, training for educational institutions, and management reporting services would be well-suited to participate. Given the scale of the project, there is potential for established firms as well as smaller enterprises looking to expand their capabilities in the public sector market. ## Notice 1.2.1 SQA 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 Provision of an eMarking solution, other supporting software, hosting, hardware (excluding client-side equipment), training, management reporting and other services. Renewal: The option to extend to cover 2 further examination periods 2021 and 2022 inclusive of all deliverables, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338464 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | 2018/2019 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | RM EDUCATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 27 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338464 - 12 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304252 - 29 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302721 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=9 12th January 2018 - Additional information to parts of questions still outstanding - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=7 11th December 2017 - ESPD Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=8 11th December 2017 - ESPD Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=5 30th November 2017 - Sample Papers 4a - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=6 30th November 2017 - Sample Papers 4b - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=2 30th November 2017 - Sample papers 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=3 30th November 2017 - Sample Papers 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=4 30th November 2017 - Sample Papers 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302721&idx=1 30th November 2017 - Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302721 Provision of an Electronic Marking System - 1.2.1 SQA 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 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338464 Provision of an Electronic Marking System - 1.2.1 SQA 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 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sqa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520742 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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