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Quality Assurance & Testing for IT Systems via RM CCS framework RM3810 - LOT 1

WEST MERCIA POLICE AUTHORITY

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12 Mar 2019 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Mercia Police Authority seeking to procure quality assurance and testing services for IT systems through the RM CCS framework RM3810 - LOT 1. This contract, classified under IT services, is valued at £5 million, with a minimum value of £1 million. The tender was completed with the award made on 21 December 2018, and the contract period extends from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020. The services are to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom and were awarded using a selective procurement method based on a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in quality assurance and testing. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with the capabilities to deliver complex IT solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, QualiTest Group UK Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale supplier likely to excel in this domain. Companies looking to grow their business in this sector should consider similar public contracts as a viable avenue for expansion.

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Notice Title

Quality Assurance & Testing for IT Systems via RM CCS framework RM3810 - LOT 1

Notice Description

Provision of Quality Assurance & Testing for IT Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3f66a2-aeb3-4667-95da-f69cccfc5874
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
Not specified
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 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
WEST MERCIA POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALITEST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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