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Testing Driven Development

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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13 Jul 2018 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Testing Driven Development" within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. This tender aimed to assist CQC in creating a testing strategy that aligns with their digital deliverables and the overarching strategy of "shaping our future". The procurement followed a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £70,000. The contract period was from 30 January 2018 to 30 July 2018, and the tender closed on 13 November 2017.

This completed contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the consulting and IT services industry, particularly those specialising in agile development methodologies and testing strategies. Companies with experience in digital transformation, continuous integration, and automated deployments would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on reducing risk and enhancing rapid service delivery can drive partnerships and innovations that align with regulatory needs in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing Driven Development

Notice Description

Consultancy firm to help CQC create a testing strategy for digital deliverables which will enable the CQC strategy "shaping our future" be delivered. This work will enable CQC to deliver new Digital services and intelligence led regulation with low risk and at pace. End of project testing in a waterfall delivery mechanism used at present has proven to be unsuccessful and new approaches are required as CQC moves to an agile delivery model supported through test first strategies, continuous integration and rapid, automated deployments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f490779-9876-4f4f-830b-42e9e7186283
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2018 - 30 Jul 2018 6-12 months
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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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