Award

Compatibility Testing Software

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2023 at 16:14

Award Notice
Award

23 Dec 2021 at 16:02

Award Notice
Award

23 Dec 2021 at 10:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a 12-month contract for Compatibility Testing Software to Sauce Labs Europe GmbH. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £33,040.80, with a contract period from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2022. The location of delivery is in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage completed on 26th November 2021.

This tender for Compatibility Testing Software presents an opportunity for software-related services businesses, especially those capable of providing software for compatibility testing on various browsers and devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) wishing to engage in public procurement in the services sector could compete for such opportunities offered by the NHS Business Services Authority. The contract period of 12 months allows for consistent revenue generation and potential growth for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compatibility Testing Software

Notice Description

Please note this award notice is a replacement for the previously published notice on 23 December 2021 with procurement reference CF-0503200D0O000000rwimUAA1. This notice includes the Contractual Terms and Conditions. The award of a 12 month contract for the provision of software to enable compatibility testing on various browsers and devices. For use by the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97061e44-81b2-4a28-9754-7681e0f967d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f4334d7-122b-42eb-a96f-2ce1c181e4d0
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 6-12 months
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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAUCE LABS EUROPE

Further Information

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