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Test Analyst Service

D V L A

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14 Feb 2017 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Test Analyst Service" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) based in Swansea, Wales. This service, categorised under Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services (CPV: 71600000), involved the deployment of two trained test analysts to contribute to an agile delivery team. The tender was open and concluded on 20th December 2016, with a contract value of £250,000, scheduled to run from 1st February 2017 until 21st February 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software testing and analysis services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer agile testing solutions. Companies with expertise in designing test cases, executing tests, and collaborating with software engineers are well-suited to compete in such tenders, potentially allowing them to build their client base while contributing to governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Analyst Service

Notice Description

Two trained test analysts to work as part of a agile delivery team to deliver the following. Design test cases. Contribute to test approached. Run tests and document results. Provide information to software engineers on defects found. Work with the automation team to create regression packs where appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a043c92-327a-4048-8ae9-c24e1f365573
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29dcc5f5-6c32-4294-90a7-542cddf47d12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 21 Feb 2018 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
D V L A
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUMA SOLUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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