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Operational Acceptance Test Lead

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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18 Dec 2024 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has awarded a contract for an Operational Acceptance Test Lead as part of their HR Evolve project. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a classification code of 72000000. The contract, valued at £37,895 GBP, is slated to commence on 6th January 2025 and conclude on 5th April 2025. The procurement method was direct through a single tender action (below threshold), and the contract has been awarded to Nash Squared Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th December 2024 and the award publication date of 18th December 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in IT services and consulting. SMEs may find this contract particularly beneficial given its suitability criteria that support small and medium enterprises. Businesses that specialise in operational acceptance testing and have a robust track record in supporting HR transformation projects would be well-suited to compete for similar future procurements. This specific contract with Coventry University enhances collaborative opportunities and positions businesses to significantly contribute to the university’s HR developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Acceptance Test Lead

Notice Description

Contractor who will be supporting work on HR Evolve project. Harvey Nash are the University's incumbent supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c47e65ac-d3b9-4c99-8e2a-61262597d3de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c262c3ae-3604-46bd-8691-132f7ee19df0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£37,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 6 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NASH SQUARED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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