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Testing Resource Partner

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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19 Jan 2022 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund initiated a tender titled "Testing Resource Partner" for systems testing services, with a contract value of £120,000. This procurement was completed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 17 September 2021 and will conclude on 18 September 2023, with the relevant deadline for tender submissions having ended on 9 September 2021. The project is based in Croydon, London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT and systems testing to enhance their business portfolio. Companies with expertise in providing testing resources to support development and testing teams will find this suitable. Engaging with the Pension Protection Fund as a client could lead to further partnerships in similar contracts, thereby promoting business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Testing Resource Partner

Notice Description

This agreement is for testing resources supporting the Development and Testing team to ensure that in house developed or externally hosted key systems operate as intended during development release or update/patching phases as well as other project work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a775124-5615-4733-8874-6ed07c1c0ef5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfab72c3-adb4-4ba1-a1f7-57eab7e8069f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2021 - 18 Sep 2023 2-3 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESTHOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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