---
title: "Workforce Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631407"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-11-25"
---

# Workforce Partnership

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631407

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is seeking a strategic partnership to provide additional technical resources through an open tender process titled "Workforce Partnership". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector, and is based in Midlothian, UK. The tender was officially awarded on 7th October 2020, with the contract currently active. Interested parties should note that the tender was issued as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Digital Technology Resources.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital technology sector that can deliver diverse technical skills and resources. By partnering with SQA, businesses can expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence, as the project involves various areas of technical expertise. With a competitive environment evidenced by five bids, including four from SMEs, participants can leverage their strengths in providing bespoke technical resources to grow their operations within the education industry.

## Notice

SQA are embarking on programs of work which require additional technical resources. SQA would like to form a strategic partnership with a supplier to supply these resources. This partnership will provide technical resources in a variety of areas/skills.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA are embarking on programs of work which require additional technical resources. SQA would like to form a strategic partnership with a supplier to supply these resources. This partnership will provide technical resources in a variety of areas/skills.. Quality score is pro rated by 70 to get overall quality score

Options: SQA can, if required, engage further resources this contract. This

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400471 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERSION 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33180000 - Functional support
- 50312620 - Repair of information technology equipment

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400471

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400471
  Workforce Partnership - SQA are embarking on programs of work which require additional technical resources. SQA would like to form a strategic partnership with a supplier to supply these resources. This partnership will provide technical resources in a variety of areas/skills.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631407

## Provenance

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