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Automation testing tool (Virtuoso)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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07 Oct 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the tender process for an "Automation testing tool (Virtuoso)" with a primary focus on supporting their Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) function through the provision of software licenses for a 12-month period. This procurement falls under the "IT software package" category with the CPV classification 48517000 and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in London, England. The tender was undertaken as a selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value amounting to GBP 99,000. The tender period concluded on 17th September 2025, and the contract commenced on 6th October 2025, running until 30th September 2026, with the award being active as of 6th October 2025.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in IT software solutions, specifically those specialising in software automation tools. While the procurement is already awarded, understanding its framework offers insights into future collaborations with government bodies like the UK Health Security Agency. Although the contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, other IT companies can explore similar framework agreements for potential inclusion in selective tenders. Such opportunities are particularly beneficial for companies aiming to establish or broaden their footprint in public sector contracts related to IT services and software provision.

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Notice Title

Automation testing tool (Virtuoso)

Notice Description

Automation Tool licenses to support QAT function for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18495a03-376d-4da4-b39a-c75ad781c031
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba22d756-947d-4f4b-8fc2-eaa515601f03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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