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title: "System, Automation & Performance Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780560"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-11-04"
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# System, Automation & Performance Testing

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780560

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has completed the procurement process for a contract entitled "System, Automation & Performance Testing." The procurement, classified under the Education industry category, saw participation from various suppliers and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract, with an associated value of £164,260, was signed on 9 October 2024 and encompasses performance testing, process improvement, knowledge transfer, automation resources, and additional testing services. The contract is linked to the Digital Technology Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework, and the winning supplier is Edge Testing Solutions, based in Glasgow. Key locations involved include SQA's premises in Midlothian, UKM73 region, and work commencement was effective from the date of signing the contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital and technology services, particularly those with expertise in system performance and automation testing. Companies capable of providing comprehensive testing services and those looking to venture into public sector projects can leverage this procurement to establish or strengthen their market presence. Given that the open procedure attracted bids from both non-EU international firms and large-scale suppliers, it indicates a competitive landscape suitable for established businesses looking to expand their portfolio of public contracts. This contract not only supports growth in the digital sector but also provides a stable revenue stream through government partnerships.

## Notice

This contract is for the resources of staff to be able to provide the following: -Performance testing -Performance testing process improvement review -Knowledge transfer -Automation Resources -Additional testing services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the resources of staff to be able to provide the following: -Performance testing -Performance testing process improvement review -Knowledge transfer -Automation Resources -Additional testing services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517460 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £164,260 |

## 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 | EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212920 - Office automation software development services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517460

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517460
  System, Automation & Performance Testing - This contract is for the resources of staff to be able to provide the following: -Performance testing -Performance testing process improvement review -Knowledge transfer -Automation Resources -Additional testing services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780560

## Provenance

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