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Software Delivery and Exploratory Testing Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Software Delivery and Exploratory Testing Service" was managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services including consulting and software development. This selective procurement method, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its tender period deadline on 11 March 2019, with a contract value of £2,612,242. The contract commenced on the same day and was set to last until 10 March 2020, with the awarded contract notice published on 15 July 2019. The primary delivery location for this service is within London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs with expertise in software delivery and testing services. Businesses specialising in IT consultation, software development, and computer testing are particularly suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such contracts can enhance capabilities, broaden service offerings, and foster collaboration with significant public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Delivery and Exploratory Testing Service

Notice Description

Software delivery and exploratory testing service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-814d9d38-0995-4d09-a348-817789f94d26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0597a57b-117d-4bec-9a2d-763fb95e09d6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, SME

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

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,612,242 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,612,242 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2019 - 10 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

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