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705669450 (DInfoCom/0213) Provision of Test as a Service (TaaS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Jun 2023 at 18:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Test as a Service (TaaS) to Mastek UK Limited. The contract, with an amount of £2,104,005, falls under the Computer testing services classification. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, with a tender deadline of November 28, 2022. The location of the service provision will be at Army HQ, Andover.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses providing testing services, specifically in the field of computer testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Mastek UK Limited, as the successful supplier, showcases the potential for growth through public procurement contracts in the services sector. Businesses interested in providing flexible and quality test assurance services would find this contract a valuable opportunity for business expansion.

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Notice Title

705669450 (DInfoCom/0213) Provision of Test as a Service (TaaS)

Notice Description

Provision of Test as a Service to Army Digital Services (ADS) at Army HQ, Andover. The objective of this Service is to provide flexible, responsive and quality test assurance, testing services as part of the ADS's existing in-house QAT function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf0b8e17-9121-4382-a414-6d0c08993eb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ec4d5e-847f-4604-ab66-2ccab6aec2ed
Current Stage
Award
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

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,104,005 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,104,005 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MASTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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