--- title: "Digital Publishing of Past Examination Papers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY" published: "2019-02-13" --- # Digital Publishing of Past Examination Papers Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727.json) ## Summary The Scottish Qualifications Authority is planning a procurement process titled "Digital Publishing of Past Examination Papers," which falls under the education industry category. This process is in the planning stage and is expected to engage potential suppliers to explore alternative format options for the publication of past examination materials. A supplier day is tentatively scheduled for March 2019, allowing interested parties to register and participate. The estimated budget for this contract is £50,000, and the project's primary focus is on service provision, taking place in Midlothian, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital publishing, educational resources, and related services. Companies that specialise in innovative digital solutions, particularly those experienced in converting traditional publications into alternative formats, would be ideally suited to compete. The engagement with the market signals the authority's openness to new ideas, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the education sector. ## Notice Currently SQA publish their past papers, sample answers and instruction in booklet form. SQA are now looking at alternative format options. We are looking to engage the market place to determine how best to move forward. If this is something you would be interested in participating in please register your interest. Depending on the number of interested parties will determine if a supplier day will go forward. The supplier day is likely to take place March 2019. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Currently SQA publish their past papers, sample answers and instruction in booklet form. SQA are now looking at alternative format options. We are looking to engage the market place to determine how best to move forward. If this is something you would be interested in participating in please register your interest. Depending on the number of interested parties will determine if a supplier day will go forward. The supplier day is likely to take place March 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345152 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Mar 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 79970000 - Publishing services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345152 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB345152&idx=2 18th June 2019 - The attached question have been asked with the responses as attached - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB345152&idx=1 5th June 2019 - Past papers Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345152 Digital Publishing of Past Examination Papers - Currently SQA publish their past papers, sample answers and instruction in booklet form. SQA are now looking at alternative format options. We are looking to engage the market place to determine how best to move forward. If this is something you would be interested in participating in please register your interest. Depending on the number of interested parties will determine if a supplier day will go forward. The supplier day is likely to take place March 2019. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sqa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=573727 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000573727.json.