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IT Testing Partner (Phase 3)

VIVID

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19 Nov 2025 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "IT Testing Partner (Phase 3)" was conducted by VIVID, a buying organisation based in Portsmouth, England. This process pertains to the computer testing services industry, specifically software testing. The procurement utilised a direct award method and has reached the award stage, with Dukeberry Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £1,143,831, encompasses a service period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, notably for businesses specialising in IT and software testing services. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered viable candidates for this contract. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive testing solutions within the specified timeframe and region could significantly enhance their market presence and expand their service portfolio through such procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Testing Partner (Phase 3)

Notice Description

Test services for Phase 3 of Programme 25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bf8a764-80f2-476a-be29-b80d70c41149
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9aee7f9-8192-4ea3-b35b-eeaad3e47fd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,143,831 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,143,831 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
VIVID
Contact Name
Oli Ramsell
Contact Email
oli.ramsell@vividhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2392505792

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUKEBERRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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