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Test Automation

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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Award

31 Oct 2025 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Test Automation" services, valued at £353,000, was led by The Pensions Regulator, situated in Brighton, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under IT services, follows a selective method by using a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for delivery is in the South East of England, with contract execution starting from 3rd November 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract award stage was completed, with the award made to Qualitest Group Ltd on 30th October 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses proficient in IT services, especially those experienced in consulting, software development, and Internet support. While this particular contract does not cater specifically to small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large businesses with extensive resources and expertise in test automation services like Qualitest Group Ltd have demonstrated suitability for such opportunities. Engaging in this contract could enhance business portfolios and open doors for participation in future high-value government tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Automation

Notice Description

Test Automation Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a583a9a3-7a76-48b1-a6bf-22f206c0d216
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138c78a1-c27a-4b9f-9114-28e369fab012
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£353,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£353,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALITEST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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