---
title: "External Verifier Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563105"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563105.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-09-19"
---

# External Verifier Assessment

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563105

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has initiated a public procurement process titled "External Verifier Assessment" aimed at the education sector. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract awarded to West College Scotland. The award, valued at £95,000, was signed on 7 August 2019. The delivery is expected to take place within the UK, following an open procurement method that allows for broad participation.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in verification and assessment. Companies with experience in these areas and a focus on delivering quality assurance within educational frameworks would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This procurement process highlights the ongoing need for such services, allowing SMEs to engage in public sector opportunities and expand their market reach.

## Notice

External Verifier Assessment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

External Verifier Assessment

Renewal: potential 12 month extension subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366660 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | 12 months prior to contract end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366660
- 2 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335921

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV335921&idx=1
  2nd November 2018 - SQA2157 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV335921&idx=2
  2nd November 2018 - SQA2157 - Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335921
  External Verifier Assessment - External Verifier Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366660
  External Verifier Assessment - External Verifier Assessment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563105

## Provenance

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