Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Lowden, 24 Wester Shawfair, Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 1FD
Telephone
+44 03452135208
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NDPB
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Qualification Assessment Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Qualification Assessment Services
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Main site or place of performance
Scottish Qualifications Authority
The Optima Building, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow G2 8DQ &
Lowden, 24 Wester Shawfair, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 1FD
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Qualification Assessment Services
two.2.14) Additional information
SQA would like to carry out market engagement with suppliers within the Qualification Assessment Services market, to ascertain the options available to meet our current and future needs.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 October 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
SQA wishes to meet and discuss with suppliers. to understand the offerings available in the Awarding body Qualification Assessment Services market. This would be done , ideally in a face-to face setting, to enable SQA to find out more from suppliers about their current and future solution developments within qualification assessment, including but not limited to Assessment Creation, Digital marking and E-Assessment.
These supplier interactions will SQA to develop its future requirements within the Assessment capability and support a wider transformation of the services we deliver. This engagement with suppliers would take place later in 2024.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=757642.
(SC Ref:757642)