Award

BSP Test Automation Service

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Award

04 Dec 2018 at 12:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs is seeking to procure a BSP Test Automation Service, valued at £500,000, as part of its IT services sector focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement process has now reached the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 19 November 2018 and conclude on 18 May 2019. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period ended on 17 October 2018, and the project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in automated testing and software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in developing and executing automated test scripts may find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. With a focus on innovative testing methodologies, companies that can demonstrate expertise in similar services may be well-positioned to compete for future contracts awarded by H M Revenue & Customs or similar governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSP Test Automation Service

Notice Description

Provision of expertise to support the day to day activities of automated test scripts design, development and execution and other test artefacts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03b2d2be-f42f-45d0-9b7f-99aa3c85763a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc566a4-9b50-43a0-a14f-42f5862e8d31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2018 - 18 May 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M60 9LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESTING CIRCLE

Further Information

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