Tender

Automated Testing Requirements

SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LTD

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Tender Notice
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09 Apr 2021 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Automated Testing Requirements" is being conducted by Shared Services Connected Ltd, aimed at securing proposals for automated regression testing on Oracle Analytics Server dashboards. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically relating to consulting and software development, and is based in the United Kingdom. Currently, it is in the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 30 April 2021. The initial contract period is planned to commence on 17 May 2021 and extend for 12 months, with the potential for further extensions.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped with technical capabilities in software testing and automation. Businesses that specialise in IT services, especially those with experience in Oracle Analytics or similar technologies, would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers are required to submit detailed technical and commercial proposals, demonstrating their abilities and acceptance of the specified terms, which can help them foster long-term relationships with a major public sector buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Testing Requirements

Notice Description

Shared Services Connected Ltd are seeking pricing and proposals in relation to a requirement to undertake automated regression testing on all Client defined Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) dashboards and deliver results to the Client Test Manager. A testing automation tool is required to meet this requirement, inline with the scope and features described within the Opportunity. It is envisaged that this Service will be subject to the contractual provisions of the attached SSCL Professional Services Agreement (PSA) and SSCL Mutual Non Disclosure Agreement. The pricing is required for an initial 12 months from the start period, but could be subject to additional 12 months extensions. Potential suppliers are required to provide a technical and commercial proposal against the requirements. This is to include details of their technical capabilities, skills, relevant experiences etc. In addition the suppliers are to confirm their acceptance of the terms and conditions set out in the SSCL Professional Services Agreement and Non Disclosure Agreement. If there are any specific clauses which the supplier is not able to accept they are to provide full details of the specific clauses for review by SSCL.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-318ff1b7-aef4-4f40-8daa-4471182bc3c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9629667-855c-4e66-9d52-36d341247834
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2021 - 15 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

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