---
title: "Business World Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625205"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625205.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-10-29"
---

# Business World Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625205

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Business World Support" is led by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), based in Midlothian, UK. This tender falls under the services category and was initiated on 8 July 2020, aiming to provide consultancy services over a three-year period. The open procedure procurement method is currently at the award stage, with bids being opened electronically on 22 July 2020. The contract value is £100,000, and support is required at SQA's offices located in Glasgow and Wester Shawfair, Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT consultancy, finance systems support, and ERP solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have experience working with Business World products would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. As SQA may seek to extend contract responsibilities, companies that are agile and capable of providing additional support on an ad hoc basis will likely find this tender attractive for business growth.

## Notice

SQA require Business World support on an ad hoc basis for the next 3 years

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy days are to support Finance Systems team in the maintenance and development of Business World ERP system and may also include development of forms, workflows, excelerator reports, ARC reports, database views, intellagents etc.

Options: The number of days are estimated and may fluctuate. If required SQA may wish to engage the successful contractor for additional pieces of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398128 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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, TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENNESSY IT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398128
- 8 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389870

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL389870&idx=2
  13th July 2020 - SQA2254
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL389870&idx=1
  8th July 2020 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389870
  Business World Support - SQA require Business World support on an ad hoc basis for the next 3 years
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398128
  Business World Support - SQA require Business World support on an ad hoc basis for the next 3 years

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625205

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