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title: "Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - Invitation to Tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720128"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - Invitation to Tender

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720128

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## Summary

The Scottish Government initiated a procurement process for the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland, focusing on education and general public services. Located in Edinburgh, this contract involved the analysis of responses to consultation exercises involving schools, colleges, and Community Collaborative Groups. The procurement method was an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period ending on 20th February 2023 at 16:00. The contract was awarded on 13th March 2023 to Progressive Partnership Ltd. for £15,100 GBP, marking the completion of the procurement process with its active status from 27th February 2023 to 12th May 2023.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and consultancy sectors, providing a platform to engage with public services and government-led initiatives. The successful contractor will benefit from participating in a nationwide review, which requires rigorous analysis and reporting skills. SMEs like Progressive Partnership Ltd. are well-suited to compete due to the focus on electronic submissions and open procedures. This creates an avenue for firms with strong analytical capabilities and an understanding of educational assessments to demonstrate their expertise and grow their presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to the 'Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland' Phase Three consultation exercise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to the 'Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland' Phase Three consultation exercise involving schools/colleges and Community Collaborative Groups. The contractor will analyse the responses and produce a final report to be published with the Review findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536486 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 12 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,100 |

## 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 | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP |

## 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

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536486
- 25 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469456

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469456&idx=1
  25th January 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469456
  Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - Invitation to Tender - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to the 'Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland' Phase Three consultation exercise.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536486
  Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - Invitation to Tender - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to the 'Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland' Phase Three consultation exercise.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720128

## Provenance

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