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Test Direct

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Test Direct" was initiated by the Skills Funding Agency, which is located in Coventry, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focused on consulting and software development. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 17th January 2015. The awarded contract, valued at £3,897,600, commenced on 1st April 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation testing and managed services, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in IT services, software development, and consulting would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, facilitating growth in an increasingly digital marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Direct

Notice Description

Automation Testing Managed Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d4c034d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36aafbd-7756-4ef8-93e9-f65ed38873e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,897,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 201511 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 2-3 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
SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEST DIRECT

Further Information

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