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Software Tester

ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE

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14 Jan 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (ACAS) finalised a procurement process titled "Software Tester," focusing on providing software testing services across England, Scotland, and Wales. The contracting process reached the award stage on 17th December 2025 and completed the contracting phase by 31st March 2026. This selective procurement, managed through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework, encompasses IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support, with a contract valued at £69,000. The buyer is based in London, England, indicating a centralised procurement activity across the UK regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in software testing and IT services, particularly those experienced in reviewing and enhancing testing processes, strategies, and governance. Small-medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited, as indicated by the absence of a requirement for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Lucid Support Services Limited, an SME based in Milton Keynes, successfully secured the contract, serving as an example for other SMEs seeking growth and expansion through public sector engagements under well-structured frameworks such as the G-Cloud.

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Notice Title

Software Tester

Notice Description

Software testing services. Demonstrable experience reviewing and improving existing testing processes, test strategies, and test governance. Contracted via Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b87b9583-ac57-46d1-b8e9-f42a06b14333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28421ea3-d57d-4ef4-8666-929ea08a74a7
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCID SUPPORT SERVICES

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