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Provision of Test Automation Services

DFT - DVLA

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09 Apr 2020 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) - DVLA has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Test Automation Services," valued at £466,200. This project falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract was awarded following a tender stage that concluded on 29th February 2020. The services will be delivered in Wales, United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 2nd March 2020 to 31st August 2020. The process employed an unspecified procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the IT services industry, particularly those experienced in test automation, software development, and agile methodologies. Businesses that specialise in developing testing scripts and integrating solutions with CI/CD processes would find suitable avenues for growth. Given the scope of this contract and the backing of a governmental body, competitors can expect a rigorous selection process but potentially lucrative long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Test Automation Services

Notice Description

The DVLA is seeking a test automation service to provide test scripts to be integrated with their evolving CI/CD process to allow regression tests to be executed on every release.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b63ef2bf-bee8-4e7a-bcb1-7ce14735a4fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f54200a-92d1-4e53-a89d-189c96e4b36e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£466,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£466,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 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
DFT - DVLA
Contact Name
Sian Reeves
Contact Email
sian.reeves@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441792788049

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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