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Test Maturity Model Integration (TMMi)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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21 Jan 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Test Maturity Model Integration (TMMi)" contract was managed by the Intellectual Property Office, located on Cardiff Road, Newport. The tender falls within the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. This award stage procurement, concluded with a contract valued at £10,221, commenced on 2nd February 2026 and will run until 1st February 2027. Key procurement activities were concluded with the awarding decision published on 21st January 2026, after tender submissions closed on 13th January 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Other," reflecting specialised criteria for the contracting process.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT service consultancy, particularly those offering innovations in test process improvements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to partake due to the suitability criteria, although voluntary and community sector enterprises were not specifically targeted. The project span, coupled with its international delivery potential – extending across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond – provides a genuine growth avenue for consultancies looking to expand their market reach and demonstrate their expertise in the competitive technology services sector.

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Notice Title

Test Maturity Model Integration (TMMi)

Notice Description

TMMi is the test improvement and maturity model used by organizations to improve their test processes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09f29056-d8ee-4cbd-a650-c82b56d37dec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847e061e-4ba2-4dc5-8260-f44d2e10c7e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£10,221 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,221 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF ROAD
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIVE BATES CONSULTANCY

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