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Application Testing Services Lot 3

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs, located in London, England, has awarded a contract titled "Application Testing Services Lot 3" to Scrumconnect Limited. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was selective, conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 2 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 1 March 2031. The total contract value is £38,804,000 GBP. The procurement process has been completed, and the award was updated on 5 March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on operations, load and performance testing, operational acceptance testing, infrastructure QA, DevOps, and accessibility testing. Scrumconnect Limited, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured this contract, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to engage with large government entities like H M Revenue & Customs. Businesses with expertise in quality assurance, infrastructure testing, and related consulting services would find this tender to be a fitting match, offering potential for significant business growth over the five-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Application Testing Services Lot 3

Notice Description

A partner to provide Operational Assurance & Performance. Including: Load & Performance Testing Operational Acceptance Testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17f711b0-8df3-48ec-a4d8-f3bdec026076
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d101b4ec-baf6-4d39-8da3-68c67123e592
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£38,804,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,804,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCRUMCONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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