Award

Test service, managed against defined deliverables, KPI's & SLA's. From test strategy to execution,

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

25 Jan 2018 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in Manchester, England. The project titled "Test service, managed against defined deliverables, KPI's & SLA's" falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract period starting from 1 April 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2019. The total value of the contract is £6 million, and it was awarded on 1 March 2017. The tender period ended on 1 February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational testing services, particularly those capable of delivering cloud-based solutions and adhering to strict quality standards. Companies with expertise in developing and executing testing strategies, as well as those employing specialised testing tools and methodologies, would be well-suited to compete effectively in this space, thereby fostering growth in the dynamic education sector.

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Notice Title

Test service, managed against defined deliverables, KPI's & SLA's. From test strategy to execution,

Notice Description

Test service, managed against defined deliverables, KPI's & SLA's. From test strategy to execution, combining industry experts, specialist testing tools and appropriate methodologies, based on or offsite. Delivering cloud-based testing on time, on budget and achieving the highest quality standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-681691f7-5297-41b1-adb7-d2de3b35f858
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d1f88b-2363-4c8a-936e-7d272da37a1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Unselected
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
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
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELIVERING CLOUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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