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Testing and Assurance Services

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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14 Feb 2023 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has awarded a contract for Testing and Assurance Services to Get Swarms Ltd. The contract is valued at £2,190,000 and will run from November 25, 2022, to November 24, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on November 24, 2022. The services fall under the main procurement category of software testing and will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software testing services, to engage with the Pension Protection Fund. The contract, lasting for four years, includes possibilities for two 12-month extensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in the automation testing sector within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing and Assurance Services

Notice Description

Agreement for software testing services. The primary focus is automation testing. This contract is for an initial term of two years with additional two 12 month optional extensions. The contract value is for the four year term and includes VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b26c1b55-e4ef-457a-b025-82329a2ae96b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c760ad97-03e8-4d36-ab27-1fbecc7bb3b6
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2022 - 24 Nov 2024 2-3 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GET SWARMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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