Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Lowden, 24 Wester Shawfair, Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 1FD
UK
Contact person: Elizabeth Cunningham
Telephone: +44 03452136720
E-mail: elizabeth.cunningham@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.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SQA2235 - Courier Services
Reference number: SQA2235
II.1.2) Main CPV code
64120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of Courier Services
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Inter-site and same day deliveries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
64120000
64100000
64121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
UKM73
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Dalkeith Office
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A daily requirement for a dedicated direct vehicle and driver to distribute internal mail between SQA sites
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements)
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives)
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practice
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
National 24hr and 48hr deliveries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
64120000
64100000
64121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
UKM73
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Dalkeith Office
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SQA has a regular requirement for a parcel courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands. Most parcels are sent on a next day by 12pm delivery but we do require to have the option to send on an earlier timed delivery
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Evidence of security throughout the process and service delivery
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements)
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives)
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practice
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
International Deliveries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
64120000
64100000
64121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
UKM73
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Dalkeith and Glasgow Office
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A delivery service is required to cover worldwide deliveries.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Evidence of security throughout the process and service delivery
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements)
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives)
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practice
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Script Carriage
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
64120000
64100000
64121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
UKM73
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Dalkeith Office
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The main examination process takes place over an 8-week period beginning around end of April/start of May. Examinations take place in schools and colleges (centres) across Scotland and Isle of Man. Completed examination scripts are collected on a daily basis. Depending on the SQA marking type, examinations scripts will be delivered to the SQA Dalkeith site or to our scanning supplier.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Evidence of security throughout the process and service delivery
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements)
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives)
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practice
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 022-190546
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: SQA2235
Title: Inter-site and same day deliveries
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: SQA2235
Title: National 24hr and 48hr deliveries
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: SQA2235
Title: International Deliveries
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: SQA2235
Title: Script Carriage
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:694943)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252525
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/05/2022