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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) - TESTING TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2018 at 13:40

TenderAmendment

24 May 2018 at 14:04

TenderAmendment

16 May 2018 at 15:14

Tender

16 May 2018 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Ordnance Survey Limited in Southampton, is for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) titled "Testing Training and Qualifications." This procurement, categorised under training software packages, is currently at the award stage, following its completion on 1st June 2018. The contract period is set to begin on 4th June 2018 and will continue until 1st June 2019. The tender, which was published on 16th May 2018, requires suppliers to provide ongoing training in agile testing and software testing, with training courses planned to be held within the Southampton area, particularly at OS offices in Nursling. The estimated value of the contract is £23,000, with a minimum value of £500.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in training and development, particularly those focusing on software testing and related qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from the limited procurement method which is designed for competitive quotations below threshold value. Companies engaged in software development, computer audit, and testing services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, especially those able to deliver training services locally.

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Notice Title

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) - TESTING TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Notice Description

OS is the national mapping agency of Britain and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance, and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business, and individuals. Further information can be found on our website: http://www.os.uk This RFQ sets out OS's requirements for the provision for; ongoing training and qualifications for our test practice including agile testing, test automation, software testing, advanced test and management, fundamentals of testing. Training courses to be held either in the OS offices in Nursling or in the Southampton or area. Please see RFQ for details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2598d27c-7153-40fc-98b9-7ccc7f4a43a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc7e59b-66b3-4de4-a6f5-4ba61953d77e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

72212931 - Training software development services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2018 - 1 Jun 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSG TRAINING

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