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Contract for the Provision of Flexible Software Testing Resources

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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10 Dec 2018 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Flexible Software Testing Resources" has been awarded by The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically software testing, and was conducted through a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2018, with the contract having a duration from 10th December 2018 to 9th December 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £180,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software testing services, particularly those capable of providing flexible resources with a diverse range of testing expertise, such as manual, automated, performance/load testing, or security testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver specialised services in these areas would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Establishing a reputation as a reliable professional services provider can lead to growth and partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Flexible Software Testing Resources

Notice Description

Provision of Flexible Software Testing Resources. Scope: The University of Birmingham is looking for a reputable resource partner; a. with considerable and diverse testing experience b. to assist the University with a wide range of Software Testing and Quality Assurance activities c. to provide flexible Software Testing resources Mandatory Criteria: d. You must be a Professional Services organisation offering Software Testing resources with varying experience e.g. Manual Testing, Automated Testing, Performance/Load Testing or Security Testing etc. e. You must be able to provide Leapwork accredited resources and/or have experience of Leapwork's Automated Testing tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45dd0dd2-6f5f-4492-b764-a33a3017ef0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c36a159-a6dd-440a-8b97-facf6e339603
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2021 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOGETI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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