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Automation Testing (Software) Discovery and Implementation Services

OFSTED

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24 Mar 2020 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by OFSTED sought services for Automation Testing (Software) Discovery and Implementation, awarded under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 11 Framework Agreement. This tender was classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, and the awarded contract is valued at £36,765. The contract period commenced on 29 January 2020 and will continue until 26 January 2021. This procurement method was selective, and while the tender period has concluded, transparency regarding the awarded contract has been maintained. The location for delivery encompasses various regions including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development. Companies that have experience in automation testing, cloud support, or related services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The framework method often allows for streamlined procurement processes, encouraging firms to position themselves for potential future collaborations within government and public sector projects, especially in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Automation Testing (Software) Discovery and Implementation Services

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 11 Framework Agreement (RM1557.11). This Contract is for the provision of Automation Testing (Software) Discovery and Implementation Services under Lot 3 Cloud Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5f335f9-2003-4288-a622-bdafc0bab47d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01113db-e332-4a67-9faf-ce66aaa6991b
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
£36,765 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,765 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2020 - 26 Jan 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
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
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIGNITI TECHNOLOGIES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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