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NBIT Testing Support Services

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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13 Jun 2024 at 05:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited has awarded a contract for NBIT Testing Support Services to Qualitest Group UK Ltd. The contract is valued at £1,900,000 and will run from 2024-02-05 to 2027-02-04. The procurement method used was selective, calling-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2024-02-01, and the contract was awarded on 2024-02-02 in London, United Kingdom. The industry category is IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Test Management, Test Automation, and Non-Functional Testing would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should consider the contract period lasting until 2027, providing a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration with the Post Office Limited in their digital transformation programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NBIT Testing Support Services

Notice Description

The Post Office is sunsetting it's legacy application, Horizon, and is moving to a custom-built Cloud-based hosted application in AWS. The migration programme has been running since 2020, with plans for the first pilot in progress. Test Management support is required to effect positive change, implement testing best practices, and standards to enable quicker development and an optimised route to Live. The testing support service is to augment our testing capabilities with technical testing specialists, particularly in Test Automation and Non-Functional Testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f9b95be-efcf-4684-9a60-9148b42fee90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4d13b9-a42f-4531-9c27-e20967f26842
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2027 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
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALITEST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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