Award

Provision of Testing Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

27 Nov 2020 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Provision of Testing Services" initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, focusing on quality assurance for app releases. This has been classified under the industry category of "Systems and technical consultancy services" and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26 September 2020 and concluded on 6 November 2020, with a total contract value of £131,208. The award was published on 27 November 2020, following a successful tender process that concluded on the same day as the contract start date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in app testing and quality assurance. Businesses that have a strong background in technical consultancy and possess the capability to deliver rigorous testing services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with such projects can help firms expand their portfolios, enhance their credibility in the digital health sector, and establish long-term partnerships with public agencies like the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Notice Title

Provision of Testing Services

Notice Description

The overall requirement is to test and quality assure the app releases, as they are made available by the development team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15559eaf-b1af-47ff-a40a-5c67364abf14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82b144d-a1d0-4c34-a2de-c18842d60086
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,208 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,208 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELECLOUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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