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title: "Award of SQA2260 - Software Engineers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625650"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-11-04"
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# Award of SQA2260 - Software Engineers

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625650

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is seeking to award a contract for the provision of three experienced Software Engineers as part of their project to enhance a contract management system for the Appointee Management business area. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the award stage, following a tender period that commenced on 10 August 2020 and concluded on 5 February 2021. The contract has a total value of £156,276 and involves significant technical requirements including expertise in C#, .NET Core, and React/Node.js. It is located in Scotland, specifically related to the East Lothian area.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for technology companies specialising in software development and engineering services, especially those with a strong background in Agile methodologies and API development. Businesses that offer expertise in .NET technologies, as well as companies proficient in producing client applications and handling integration testing, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging in this contract could provide significant growth potential as the SQA expands its capabilities in contract management systems.

## Notice

Work with existing team to supplement the delivery of a contract management system, for the Appointee Management business area of SQA.Resource required - 3 (Three)Experienced Software Engineers (SE) to strengthen / supplement existing team of 1 Principle Software Engineer (PSE) and 2 Software Engineers (SE).Years' Experience - Minimum 5+ Years in all required disciplines.Skill sets (Disciplines) -All 3 SE's must have Solid C# .net Core skills and be well versed in Agile (Scrum) delivery methodologies with knowledge of Visual Studio Team Services, GIT, .net core or MVC 5 development, Postman, and unit and integration testing would be advantageous.Two of these SEs to be experienced enough to think about design, uncover issues and think about where their work fits in to the whole application.1 SE with Extensive recent React/Node.js knowledge, preferably with some .net core experience using C#. Knowledge of unit and integration testing in React would be advantageous.To work on a React/Node.js client application which accesses C# .net core APIs also being developed in-house.2 SE's Experienced in recently developing .net Core APIsTo work on .net core development, mainly API calls using C# and Entity Framework core with SQL Server. This should be someone with good experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398788 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,276 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REVENUE SCOTLAND; SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SPA ON BEHALF OF HAWTHORN HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 51 |
| Supplier names | 21CC GROUP; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ANDERSON STRATHERN LLP (RESERVE SUPPLIER; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AXA ART INSURANCE; CAPTURE ALL; CODA PRODUCTION SERVICES; COHESION MEDICAL; COWAL BUILDING & PLUMBING SUPPLIES; DUNCAN WEMYSS; ENVIROSAN; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; G D CHALMERS; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GLADE DEER MANAGEMENT; GOING BALLISTIC; GROUNDWATER LIFT TRUCKS; GTR CONTRACTS; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; HYMANS ROBERTSON; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; JOHN GRAHAM; KW BUILDING AND JOINERY; LAURENT BIENFAIT WOODLAND SERVICES; LINDE MH SCOTLAND; LORIEN; LORIEN RESOURCING; MARK GARRICK; MCLAREN TRACTORS; MORTON FRASER; NEWSDIRECT (UK; OAKBANK WASTE MANAGEMENT; PERTEMPS; RAVENHILL; RESOURCE FUTURES; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; RITEMP SERVICES; RTS; S M R FORESTRY; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SOLWAY PLANT HIRE; STANFORD COACHWORKS AND MOBILITY SERVICES; STRATH CIVIL ENGINEERING; STREETWISE SERVICES; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; W N LINDSAY; WM. WILSON AND SONS; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 15:23 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398788

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.acha.co.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.revenue.scot
- http://www.sasa.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot

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