Tender

DPS for Testing Services and Resources CLOSED

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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12 Sep 2019 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Metropolitan University has issued a tender titled "DPS for Testing Services and Resources." The University is seeking suppliers to enhance its testing capabilities for various IT systems through managed test services, system integration testing, regression testing, and operational acceptance testing. The procurement stage is currently active, with a closing date for the tender period on 9th September 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the main procurement category is services. The University is located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, and the tender focuses on system software acceptance testing consultancy services.

This tender opportunity from Manchester Metropolitan University presents a chance for businesses providing IT testing services to engage with a prestigious academic institution. Companies proficient in system software acceptance testing consultancy services, computer testing services, systems testing services, software testing, and computer audit and testing services are well-suited to compete. The University's requirement for a dynamic and flexible testing solution offers businesses an opportunity to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality testing services to meet the University's strategic software delivery needs.

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Notice Title

DPS for Testing Services and Resources CLOSED

Notice Description

Manchester Metropolitan University ("the University") has an Information Systems Strategic Investment roadmap, which defines a number of large transformation projects and programmes, along with smaller BAU development changes and upgrades. With this increased focus on the strategic delivery of software throughout the University, a need was identified to increase the University's testing capabilities. There are a large variety of systems used across the University which include supplier provided and hosted systems, specialist learning and development systems and in house developed systems. The majority of these undergo regular upgrades and maintenance releases. Alongside these established systems, there is a roadmap of large transformation projects, all of which require different levels of testing. The University will look to work with suppliers who can work with existing teams to provide a managed test service, taking on system integration testing, regression testing, and operational acceptance testing whilst helping with environment and data management within a planned quarterly release cycle. The University is looking for suppliers who can work with us and provide a dynamic, ad hoc, flexible Test Analyst and Test Lead resourcing solution for individual projects and changes. The work issued through the testing DPS will vary based on the requirements of the specific project or change and the definition of these requirements will be detailed as part of the ITT at mini-competition stage. The University is also looking for suppliers to provide testing services such as performance testing. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f35d157-4472-4cd6-baa7-71f09647e4f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f1142f-3f93-414e-96dc-d604d581b12d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72254000 - Software testing

72254100 - Systems testing services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
GREATER 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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