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Digital QA and Test Assurance

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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04 May 2021 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is seeking to enhance its testing processes through the procurement of Digital QA and Test Assurance services, classified under computer testing services. The contract, valued at £935,865, is part of a selective procurement method called a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2021. The relevant tender period ended on 30th March 2021, and the contracting authority is based in London, UK, with a postal code of SW1H 0EU.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and testing sectors, particularly for those specialising in quality assurance and software testing services. Companies capable of providing robust test management and execution support may find this contract particularly advantageous, although it was awarded to Capgemini UK plc, a large-scale supplier in the domain. Future tenders in similar categories may open doors for strategic partnerships and enhanced market presence for smaller firms looking to compete in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Digital QA and Test Assurance

Notice Description

To support the test management, test planning, test design and execution of testing phases for programmes under the control of the Department of Health and Social Care

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-370c01e6-b7e7-4501-9898-844860338d47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8afeb35-36e4-4fac-a04b-552377cc7060
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£935,865 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£935,865 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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