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Unified functional Testing

SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED

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17 Feb 2022 at 06:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Shared Services Connected Limited, purchasing educational services titled "Unified Functional Testing". This project is classified under the education and training services industry and is located in Blackpool, England. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was awarded on 17th February 2022, with the contract commencing on the same date and concluding on 16th February 2023. The contract value is £19,435, with the tender period closing on 14th February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational training, particularly those offering automated testing training and related services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality virtual training sessions or workshops would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts. As Shared Services Connected Limited is focused on enhancing its workforce capabilities, businesses that can demonstrate effective training methodologies and proven outcomes in skill development could find significant growth potential in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Unified functional Testing

Notice Description

Unified functional Testing is the automated functional testing in which testers can execute automated tests for identify any bug, errors, defects, or gap in opposite to the expected results of the application under the Test. This request is for 13 Delegates to attend the one-day UFT course, virtually. It is a clear business requirement for the area and has senior approval and is seen as a valued and needed L&D procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d4c404c-e726-490e-ac92-e9309f81e61a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94cece8-ae72-4244-870a-5572b0e2b72d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,435 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,435 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2022 - 16 Feb 2023 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
SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED
Contact Name
Geoff Carden
Contact Email
geoff.carden@gov.sscl.com
Contact Phone
01633 631648

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY2 0JH
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Ingthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool North and Fleetwood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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