Tender

Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 (QAT2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

06 Nov 2019 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2019 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Planning

04 Nov 2019 at 21:25

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Nov 2019 at 16:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is initiating a dynamic purchasing system for Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 (QAT2). This open procurement process, classified under "Computer-related professional services," is set to span 48 months, providing central government and the wider public sector with procurement opportunities. Suppliers are invited to participate and will be able to submit tenders through competitive processes if successfully appointed. The tender period concludes on 4 November 2023, with the subsequent contract period starting on 5 November 2023 and ending on 6 November 2023. The anticipated budget is £166 million GBP.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in quality assurance and testing. By partnering with the CCS, businesses can gain access to a stable stream of work within the public sector, as the dynamic purchasing system allows continual participation throughout its duration. This structure encourages competition, enabling specialised firms to demonstrate their capabilities and scale their operations by servicing various public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 (QAT2)

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is setting up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 48 months and is inviting bidders to request to participate for the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 DPS. This DPS will provide central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure Quality Assurance and Testing services from a range of suppliers. The DPS filters are for services, location, clearance and scalability. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout its 48 month duration. CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Agreement. Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the OJEU contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50b9cdee-2c60-46ea-9bd5-d91e75d74b23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418968c7-c29f-43ce-a735-9627d630e153
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2023 - 6 Nov 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
info@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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