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QAT076 QAT Enablers Test Automation

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "QAT076 QAT Enablers Test Automation" project involves the Home Office as the buying organisation. The project is aimed at providing Test Automation Services for the METIS Product Ecosystem within the Enablers Portfolio of the DDaT department. Classified under the "System quality assurance planning services" category, this contract covers various locations including the United Kingdom and others, with a focus on London. The procurement process reached the award stage, concluding on 1st August 2025, with the contract actively running from this date until 31st July 2027. The tender was managed through a selective procurement method with details indicating it was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, involving a total contract value of £2,500,000. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 11th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in quality assurance and IT services, particularly those offering test automation solutions. The provision for Test Automation Services is especially beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that can deliver cutting-edge system quality assurance planning services stand to gain from engaging in this contract, not only due to its substantial value but also as a means of establishing a working relationship with a prominent government department like the Home Office. Businesses in related sectors or those looking to expand their market reach in the regions covered by this contract would be well-suited to seize this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QAT076 QAT Enablers Test Automation

Notice Description

The provision of Test Automation Services for METIS Product Ecosystem within the Enablers Portfolio within DDaT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c483a76-ecb1-47b2-a4f9-3b24faa56162
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de6f2c4-079c-40d1-a447-5e63411c43d8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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