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Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 extension notice

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has extended the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), initially set for 48 months, to now conclude on 23 February 2029. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Computer-related professional services, focuses on quality assurance and testing for IT systems across central and public sector entities within the United Kingdom. Operating through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, the DPS provides an opportunity for successful suppliers to participate in tendering processes for relevant services throughout its 112-month duration. Amendments have been made to the initial timelines to ensure continuity while a strategic review is conducted.

This extension of the DPS represents a significant opportunity for a wide range of businesses, particularly those specialising in IT systems quality assurance and testing. The DPS's suitability criteria indicate an openness to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making this an inclusive opportunity for smaller entities and those from the social sector to compete. Companies capable of delivering scalable, high-quality, and secure IT services across various government sectors are well-positioned to leverage this procurement process for strategic growth. By becoming a registered supplier under the DPS, businesses can enhance their service visibility and engagement with diverse public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 extension notice

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for an initial period of 48 months. The time limit for expressions of interest was extended to 1 July 2025 and this date has now been extended to 23 February 2029. CCS is inviting bidders to request to participate for the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 DPS. This DPS will provide central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure Quality Assurance and Testing services from a range of suppliers. The DPS filters are for services, location, clearance and scalability. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout its 112 month duration. CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Agreement. The value has been increased in line with the extension of the period of validity. Additional information: This DPS was scheduled to expire on 1 December 2023. CCS exercised the extension option to maintain service provision while we review the future design of this agreement to enable a thorough analysis and market/customer engagement to be conducted, before a strategic decision can be made on the next iteration of this agreement. RM6148 QAT2 was extended until 1 July 2025. Please be aware that the RM6148 QAT2 DPS has been further extended and the deadline for expressions of interest is 23 February 2029. Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the FTS contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-355496aa-1f53-44ad-a3c1-b0d8fb210105
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c87b941-6fd0-42b2-82bf-85663d995501
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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