---
title: "Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000716599"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-07-06"
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# Research Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000716599

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has completed a tender process for Research Services. The buying organisation is located in Midlothian, UK. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the main category being services. The contract was awarded on 23rd March 2023, with a total value of £228,835. The Research Services contract was awarded to Ashbrook Research & Consultancy Ltd.

This Research Services tender provides an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies in the services industry. Businesses involved in research consultancy and service delivery would be well-suited to compete. The tender process included quality and price criteria, with a focus on service delivery and service levels. The contract offers potential for revenue growth and collaboration with the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

## Notice

This contract comprises the provision of services to deliver Research Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is important that SQA understands the views and needs of our customers and other stakeholders. In order to do this, SQA will continue to undertake the following four programmes of research: Key Audience Research - Scotland Stakeholder Tracking Research - UK Policy Development Tracking Research - Scotland Customer Satisfaction Survey - Scotland, UK & International

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483104 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,835 |

## 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 | ASHBROOK RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483104
- 12 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466658

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC466658&idx=1
  12th December 2022 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466658
  Research Services - This contract comprises the provision of services to deliver Research Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483104
  Research Services - This contract comprises the provision of services to deliver Research Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000716599

## Provenance

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