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title: "DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000541452"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-11-29"
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# DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000541452

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION", which is part of a strategic initiative focused on developing a comprehensive data virtualization solution. Located in Midlothian, UK, this procurement falls under the services sector and is being conducted using an open procedure. The tender is in the award stage, with the contract valued at GBP 388,708 and was signed on 27 November 2018. The implementation location will be the SQA's Glasgow office, and suppliers were requested to apply electronically by the deadline of 28 August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data virtualization technology solutions, particularly those capable of delivering user-friendly, secure data access solutions. Companies focusing on data integration and similar services will find this tender especially appealing, given the SQA’s requirement for a system that facilitates agile decision-making from data assets. The potential for long-term partnership and service delivery further enhances the appeal for competitive bidders in this dynamic field.

## Notice

SQA are about to embark on a program of work focusing on Data Value and Integration. As part of this we are looking to put in place a single, organisation-wide semantic data layer. We are interested in speaking to suppliers of data virtualization technology solutions. Solutions will provide a comprehensive data virtualization product which will allow secure user friendly and agile access to data for diverse consumer/technology types, allowing our business to drive value and decision making out from our data assets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA may be looking to implement Data Virtualization. We are looking to test the market place to understand the potential solutions available to allow SQA to develop the specification.

Renewal: 3 x 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338668 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2018 |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £388,708 |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIBCO SOFTWARE IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338668
- 26 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326492
- 17 May 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319587

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326492&idx=1
  13th August 2018 - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326492&idx=7
  13th August 2018 - Tender Document without mark up
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326492&idx=5
  1st August 2018 - PQQ - Probity Check
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326492&idx=6
  1st August 2018 - PQQ - Probity Check - updated version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326492&idx=3
  30th July 2018 - Appendix B - SQA Inputs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326492&idx=4
  30th July 2018 - Appendix C - Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326492&idx=2
  30th July 2018 - Appendix A - Data Delivery Platform
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319587
  DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION - SQA are about to embark on a program of work focusing on Data Value and Integration. As part of this we are looking to put in place a single, organisation-wide semantic data layer. We are interested in speaking to suppliers of data virtualization technology solutions. Solutions will provide a comprehensive data virtualization product which will allow secure user friendly and agile access to data for diverse consumer/technology types, allowing our business to drive value and decision making out from our data assets.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326492
  DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION - SQA are about to embark on a program of work focusing on Data Value and Integration. As part of this we are looking to put in place a single, organisation-wide semantic data layer. We are interested in speaking to suppliers of data virtualization technology solutions. Solutions will provide a comprehensive data virtualization product which will allow secure user friendly and agile access to data for diverse consumer/technology types, allowing our business to drive value and decision making out from our data assets.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338668
  DATA VALUE AND INTEGRATION - SQA are about to embark on a program of work focusing on Data Value and Integration. As part of this we are looking to put in place a single, organisation-wide semantic data layer. We are interested in speaking to suppliers of data virtualization technology solutions. Solutions will provide a comprehensive data virtualization product which will allow secure user friendly and agile access to data for diverse consumer/technology types, allowing our business to drive value and decision making out from our data assets.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541452

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