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Test Manager

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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06 May 2021 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Test Manager," awarded by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), pertains to the IT services sector, specifically in consulting, software development, and support. This procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from the G Cloud 12 framework and successfully completed. The contract was valued at £151,450 and is effective from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, with the tender period closing on March 31, 2021. The services were to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, where the Office for Product Safety and Standards is enhancing its digital services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in Ruby-on-Rails and Drupal development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts due to their flexibility and innovation in digital solutions. Companies with experience in testing and delivering digital services could leverage this project to demonstrate their capabilities, expand their portfolios, and foster relationships with prominent governmental agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Manager

Notice Description

The Office for Product Safety & Standards, part of BEIS, awarded a contract for a Test Manager to provide end-to-end testing of the Office for Product Safety and Standards' digital services. We currently have two services that are being developed using Ruby-on-Rails, along with a third service being developed in Drupal 8. This was undertaken through the G Cloud 12 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f52a760-4dc3-4548-844a-2d5f18c1fcec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d1db02-8152-40c3-991f-4106953f29fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£151,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Peter Dettmar
Contact Email
peter.dettmar@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NASH TECHNOLOGIES AND CONSULTING

Further Information

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