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Managed Testing Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Managed Testing Services" was conducted by the Department for Education, a key authority located in Coventry, England. This tender is classified under the IT services industry (CPV Code 72000000). The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2019, while the contract period is established from 1st April 2019 until 31st March 2021, with a total contract value of £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies like Sparta Global Ltd, Ten10 Solutions Limited, and Qualitest Software Testing Ltd have already competed for the contract, indicating a favourable environment for businesses capable of delivering managed testing services and related IT support in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Testing Services

Notice Description

Managed testing services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb3f50c2-541a-48cf-a111-4eab617eb960
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1cdaf9e-008d-4796-a031-6b6a297d8b47
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.harris@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

QUALITEST SOFTWARE TESTING

SPARTA GLOBAL

TEN10 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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