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Functional Testing Services

HOME OFFICE

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08 Nov 2017 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Functional Testing Services has been completed, managed by the Home Office, located in Croydon, England. This procurement falls under the category of computer-related professional services and involved a total contract value of £10,000,000. As it was initiated through a selective process, the tender period concluded on 11 August 2017, while the contract is set to run from 2 October 2017 to 1 October 2020. The contract was awarded to LA International Computer Consultants Ltd on 12 September 2017, and the notice regarding this award was published on 8 November 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in functional testing services, particularly those with capabilities in test assurance, management, and delivery methodologies. Firms offering manual and exploratory testing services are particularly well-suited to compete for future similar contracts, as the demand for quality assurance in software delivery remains strong. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the framework agreement advantageous, providing a platform for growth in this lucrative sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Functional Testing Services

Notice Description

The functional testing services include test assurance and test analysis, design and execution across all phases of the test lifecycle: * Test Assurance: to assure the quality of delivery of testing services and products, typically being delivered by parties external to TDCS. * Test Management & Test Delivery: to develop, enhance and implement functional test models for a range of projects and programmes, with varied delivery methodologies, including both Agile and waterfall, and with a focus on manual and exploratory testing (automation primarily being covered by the Test Engineering service).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30d1f651-1189-4be3-b2b2-752056425fae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c383fb-19e5-437c-8428-5e76121b9e21
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2020 3-4 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
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 1WW
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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