Award

2719/MH Test Partner for the Student Lifecycle Project

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

06 May 2021 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD has awarded a contract titled "2719/MH Test Partner for the Student Lifecycle Project", aimed at finding a Testing Partner for their new student system implementation. This procurement falls under the software testing category and is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 8th March 2021 and will run until 7th March 2023. The total contract value is £275,000, and it was awarded on 5th March 2021 following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the software testing industry. Companies that specialise in software testing and have experience working within educational institutions will find this project particularly relevant. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only enhance their portfolios but also establish long-term partnerships with a leading university, potentially opening doors to future contracts in educational technology projects.

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Notice Title

2719/MH Test Partner for the Student Lifecycle Project

Notice Description

The University's Student Lifecycle Project need a Testing Partner as part of the ongoing implementation of a major new student system. G Cloud 12 was used to provide suitable partners who were evaluated in accordance to the rules of use of G Cloud.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9124e18e-5005-4471-9625-fb50a4f8baad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf7fac9-811b-4993-9551-92974d6ff9af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 7 Mar 2023 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLIFICS TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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