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Smartbear Test Tools: TestComplete, ReadyAPI Test and BitBar

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2025 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has successfully completed its procurement process for "Smartbear Test Tools: TestComplete, ReadyAPI Test and BitBar" under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The competitive quotation process began with the tender period ending on 16th December 2024 and the contract period starting on 17th December 2024, running until 28th July 2028. Located in Bristol, England, the buying organisation finalised the procurement at an awarded value of £99,598.10, with the contract officially awarded on 16th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing software and information systems services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in test tools and related software products could find this contract advantageous for growth and partnership with an esteemed educational institution. The procurement method employed, a limited competitive quotation, suggests a focused yet competitive space advantageous for well-prepared companies to secure important contracts in the education sector. Phoenix Software Limited, an SME, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to thrive in such procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smartbear Test Tools: TestComplete, ReadyAPI Test and BitBar

Notice Description

Smartbear Test Tools: TestComplete, ReadyAPI Test and BitBar

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04659864-29a3-402a-aa1b-571047e12860
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99647836-f159-4346-b352-5cd60cb0138a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,598 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,598 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 28 Jul 2027 2-3 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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