---
title: "External Verifier Award Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795054"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# External Verifier Award Assessment

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795054

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), a central purchasing body located in Midlothian, UK, has completed the procurement of a programme of support for external verifier candidates, under the title "External Verifier Award Assessment" within the education sector. Utilizing the open procedure method for this services category, the procurement has progressed from tender initiation to the contract award stage. The contract, valued at £47,500 GBP, was signed with Aspire HLTC Ltd, a SME based in Dornoch. The tender process included electronic submissions, with the bid opening on 7 May 2025, and was awarded on the same day. The expected end date for the contract is set in November 2029, allowing for a potential renewal after its initial duration of 1440 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education field to grow by providing essential services that support professional development for SQA's external verifier candidates. Companies that specialise in educational training and assessment support services would be particularly suitable competitors, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver tailored programmes. With the emphasis on electronic transactions, businesses with capabilities in digital facilitation for educational services might find themselves well-positioned to meet the requirements of such procurement processes. Additionally, the focus on long-term contracts with renewal potential provides stable, ongoing opportunities for sustainable business growth.

## Notice

To plan and provide a programme of support for SQA external verifier candidates

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To plan and provide a programme of support for SQA external verifier candidates

Renewal: potential 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551852 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,500 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE HLTC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551852
- 2 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527353

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527353&idx=1
  2nd April 2025 - SQA2519 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527353
  External Verifier Award Assessment - To plan and provide a programme of support for SQA external verifier candidates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551852
  External Verifier Award Assessment - To plan and provide a programme of support for SQA external verifier candidates

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795054

## Provenance

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