---
title: "Electronic Marking System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825972"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Electronic Marking System

Buyer: QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825972

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## Summary

Qualifications Scotland, located in Midlothian, is currently in the tender stage of procuring an "Electronic Marking System" within the education sector. This open procedure seeks to provide an eMarking solution, accompanied by supporting software, hosting, hardware (excluding client-side equipment), training, and management reporting services across the UK region. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 20th April 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award process commencing shortly thereafter. The contracting authority employs an open procurement method that favours electronic submission, ensuring efficient processing and evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technologies, software solutions, and digital infrastructure. Companies with expertise in developing robust eMarking systems and associated technologies stand to gain from participating in this competitive bidding. Those capable of offering comprehensive service packages, particularly in training and management reporting, will find lucrative chances for engagement with Qualifications Scotland. The contract duration spans 1080 days, with possibilities for renewal, offering sustained growth for successful suppliers in the UK's educational services sector.

## Notice

Qualifications Scotland intends to appoint a contractor to deliver an eMarking solution, other supporting software, hosting, hardware (excluding client-side equipment), training, management reporting and other services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this ITT includes for the retender of the NQ eMarking service. Qualifications Scotland would like the suppliers to detail the full extent of the services they can offer. Suppliers should provide descriptions of the full range of options open to Qualifications Scotland in terms of both implementing and supporting the Solution.

Renewal: 1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552085 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552085

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552085
  Electronic Marking System - Qualifications Scotland intends to appoint a contractor to deliver an eMarking solution, other supporting software, hosting, hardware (excluding client-side equipment), training, management reporting and other services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825972
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.qualifications.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825972
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=825972

## Provenance

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