Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Lowden, 24 Wester Shawfair, Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 1FD
UK
Telephone: +44 03452135208
E-mail: procurement@sqa.org.uk
NUTS: UKM73
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sqa.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: NDPB
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Qualification Assessment Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Qualification Assessment Services
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
10 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
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
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Qualification Assessment Services
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/10/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/03/2024