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SOTF Subject Matter Expert SR228173838

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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01 Aug 2019 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SOTF Subject Matter Expert SR228173838" was initiated by H M Revenue & Customs to secure specialist systems testing services as part of a significant migration project to Cloud infrastructures on Azure and AWS. This selective tender was completed with a contract value of £550,000, which commenced on 1st August 2019 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st July 2020. The procurement concluded its tender period on 12th June 2019, and services are to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for firms specialising in systems testing services, particularly those with expertise in functional, exploratory, and non-functional testing, as well as test strategy development. Businesses with a strong track record in cloud-based testing solutions would be well-positioned to compete, and as a call-off from a framework agreement, it may serve SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOTF Subject Matter Expert SR228173838

Notice Description

Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide the development and implementation of a Test Strategy for the SOTF programme as Buyer moves to Cloud. Specialist migration testing of the application estate to support, lead and assure best practice in aligning to the test strategy implemented as part of the phase 1 as it moves from our premises to Cloud of Azure and AWS. Our test specialists provide our clients with a wide range of professional testing services that assure the software product produced, including: functional testing, exploratory testing, and test guidance for product owners, test automation, non-functional testing (such as performance, security and accessibility), test strategy, test management and test guidance for developers. CCDs will specifically call out the service description for each phase and will supplement this Call Off Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24ed6712-49c1-4270-9315-8e73390eff97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0481530c-d76c-421f-9046-3fb38c99d04f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M60 9LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

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