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Provision of Quality Assurance Services to Support Defence Developer Services

Ministry of Defence

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19 Aug 2026 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured quality assurance services supporting Defence Developer Services. This is an IT services requirement covering consulting, software development, internet and support activities, with the practical focus on quality assurance for developer services. The work is associated with MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, in England’s South West. It falls within the services category and is relevant to businesses providing software quality assurance, testing, technical assurance or related IT support to public-sector or defence environments. The requirement is centred on supporting the Ministry of Defence’s developer capability rather than supplying general goods, construction or standalone hardware. Suppliers with experience of quality assurance within software development and digital service settings are the most directly aligned with the work described.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The Ministry of Defence used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. Bids had to be submitted by 15 July 2026 at 5pm. TXP Technology Limited was awarded the contract on 16 July 2026 for £112,800 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 16 July 2026 to 30 September 2026. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while participation was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award is active, and the successful supplier is named as TXP Technology Limited. The published requirement covers IT quality assurance services supporting Defence Developer Services.

For a supplier assessing future work with the Ministry of Defence, this award demonstrates a defined requirement for quality assurance supporting defence-related developer services, delivered through a framework call-off route. A credible competitor would need practical capability in software quality assurance, testing, technical assurance and support for developer or digital service environments. Experience of working in a structured public-sector or defence context would help demonstrate that the supplier can manage governance, assurance evidence, delivery controls and collaboration with technical teams, although the procurement does not set out specific accreditations or technical standards. The opportunity was considered suitable for SMEs, so specialist quality assurance businesses may be relevant alongside larger IT service providers. The awarded requirement indicates demand for focused, short-term specialist support rather than a broad goods supply contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Quality Assurance Services to Support Defence Developer Services

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46223cfe-4bc8-4bc6-8c2e-e0fa222aa36c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7187388b-7248-40a7-81c7-04514417000b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£112,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TXP Technology Limited

Further Information

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