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QAT064 DDaT QAT Augmentation Service

HOME OFFICE

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09 Jun 2023 at 14:31

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09 Jun 2023 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of additional capacity and expertise into its Quality Assurance & Test (QAT) services. The contract, titled "QAT064 DDaT QAT Augmentation Service," falls under the "System quality assurance assessment and review services" category. The total contract value is £32,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 27th January 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for service businesses, particularly those with expertise in system quality assurance assessment and review services, to engage with the Home Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, is actively seeking suppliers to enhance its in-house QAT team's capabilities. Interested parties can contact Victor Odubanjo at odubanjo.victor@homeoffice.gov.uk or 07500824510 for further information.

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Notice Title

QAT064 DDaT QAT Augmentation Service

Notice Description

The Buyer's DDaT Quality Assurance & Test (QAT) function currently provides a range of QA and Testing services across the Home Office. This requirement is to provide additional capacity and expertise into the QAT services that are directly managed and staffed by the in-house QAT team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18894ddd-4e9c-4091-aa67-2aeaf5d120c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57cbd6b7-b0e8-4b54-864f-66386c84adb0
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

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Victor Odubanjo
Contact Email
odubanjo.victor@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07500824510

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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