Planning

QAT Augmentation Managed Service

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 10:30

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 10:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 19:36

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 19:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 19:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "QAT Augmentation Managed Service" is initiated by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services, classified by CPV code 72225000. As of 15th December 2025, the process is in the planning stage, providing early engagement opportunities for interested suppliers, particularly those part of the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 framework. The milestone engagement end date is set for 23rd January 2026. The procurement process aims to serve numerous locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide system quality assurance services. With the engagement providing early visibility of requirements, businesses part of or looking to join the framework have a competitive edge. The procurement method encourages inclusivity and offers the chance to expand services across a variety of geographical locations. This could be particularly appealing to businesses specialising in IT system assessments and reviews, looking to leverage existing capabilities and scale operations informed by the framework’s requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QAT Augmentation Managed Service

Notice Description

The purpose of this notification is to provide the suppliers on the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 framework with early visibility of the requirement, or for those currently not on but wish to join in order to bid for this work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e7218c-5db8-47fa-a554-67294a7bacb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64123cf-1c52-4849-8027-920d845e0acb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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