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Testing Partner

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Metropolitan University has awarded a contract for Testing Partner services. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 GBP, was awarded to EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period that ended on 10th February 2023. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The services fall under the main procurement category of services.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software testing industry looking to provide managed testing services. The procurement process was competitive, with a focus on selecting suppliers from a framework agreement. Businesses in the software testing and consultancy services sector may find this tender attractive as it allows for the delivery of specialized services to Manchester Metropolitan University in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing Partner

Notice Description

To deliver managed testing services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9146d69b-0487-4f6b-b161-920937d8e2e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41ed3b7-db12-47f1-973e-d3c29c32b0fe
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212984 - Program testing software development services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
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
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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