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Tender for the Provision of a Managed Test Service Supplier - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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15 Jun 2020 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University for the "Tender for the Provision of a Managed Test Service Supplier - AWARD," which falls under the industry category of consultancy services for computer hardware acceptance testing. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, completed with an award date of 11 February 2020. The contract commenced on 31 March 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 March 2022, targeting various delivery addresses, including locations across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period ended on 16 October 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services related to computer hardware and software testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on inclusive participation. With an awarded contract valued at £500,000 to Edge Testing Solutions Ltd, there is potential for other businesses in the tech consulting sector to secure similar contracts in future tenders organised by the university or similar institutions.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of a Managed Test Service Supplier - AWARD

Notice Description

This tender is issued under the DPS for Testing Service MMU678 Lot 4 Managed Test Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66786cb8-07dc-405a-a573-5cfb6d847932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99db811f-098f-44b2-a2b0-98fed6ac768e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72212984 - Program testing software development services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 30 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
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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