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QAT043- HMPO Test Services

HOME OFFICE

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11 Mar 2022 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Home Office, which is seeking to procure Functional Testing and Test Engineering services under the title "QAT043- HMPO Test Services." This contract falls within the IT services category and is set to be delivered in London, with a total contract value of £9,500,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2022, while the tender period officially ended on 31st January 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that offer consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies with a focus on functional testing and quality assurance would be well-positioned to compete in this market, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can bring innovative solutions. The awarding of this contract has been active since 18th March 2020, with LA International Computer Consultants Ltd being the selected supplier, indicating that there is a potential for further contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

QAT043- HMPO Test Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Functional Testing and Test Engineering services to support the delivery of programmes and projects within the Home Office, specifically Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO), supported by DDaT Quality Assurance & Testing (QAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5daf4ba8-b3f8-4480-8885-988a882f78ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15cbce49-6f84-431b-b10a-7264b975e00d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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