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IT Quality Assurance Testing

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

31 Jul 2022 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "IT Quality Assurance Testing" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period beginning on 25 June 2022 and ending on 24 June 2024. The call-off was made under a framework agreement, and the total value of the awarded contract is £4,800,000, with additional relevance to businesses based in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering quality assurance testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with expertise in consulting, software development, and dedicated support services can leverage this opportunity for business growth, particularly those positioned to provide innovative and efficient testing methodologies that align with the overall project objectives.

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Notice Title

IT Quality Assurance Testing

Notice Description

IT Quality Assurance Testing Additional information: IT Quality Assurance Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08d3d68d-a5d0-47a8-b6ca-9add1254691a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7be12bc-f88f-480b-9da4-dc961fb98e90
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2022 - 24 Jun 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG4 7SA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Caversham
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

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