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title: "National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634409"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-04-13"
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# National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634409

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking an external service provider to fulfil a contract titled "National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework." This procurement process falls under the services category and is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 12 April 2021. The tender, with a total value of £17,401,591, was initiated in Aberdeen, UK. The project includes system development and maintenance, as well as data migration for existing assessment systems, and aims to enhance educational outcomes for children across Scotland by integrating national assessment frameworks.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and education technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in assessment systems and data integration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that all bids received were compliant, highlighting a competitive landscape. Entities with capabilities in software development, technical implementation, and system support will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, contributing to the improvement of educational standards in Scotland.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework. The requirement will see the Scottish Government's two existing national standardised assessment systems (the Scottish National Standardised Assessments and their Gaelic Medium counterpart, Measaidhean Coitcheann Naiseanta airson foghlam tron Ghaidhlig ) brought together into a combined platform. The National Improvement Framework (NIF) for Scottish Education brings together key information to evaluate performance and informs the action taken to improve attainment and wider outcomes for every child in Scotland. The requirement includes: - System development, technical implementation testing and trialling - Delivery management thereafter, including annual updates to the system content, the development and maintenance of the standardisation methodology. - Related "service" elements including system support and maintenance, reporting, documentation and training, guidance and support to different categories of user. - Migration of data and standards compliant assessment content from the first phase of standardised assessment delivery, ensuring data integrity and persistence.

Renewal: The contract allows for up to an additional 24 months from 3 August 2024 - 3 Aug 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412025 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 2 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000,000 |
| Lots value | £17,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,401,591 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48462000 - Mathematical or forecasting software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72267200 - Repair of information technology software
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412025
- 6 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399170

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399170
  National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412025
  National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Standardised Assessments in Support of the National Improvement Framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634409
- https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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