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Testing Health Check Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Dec 2020 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Testing Health Check Services," aimed at establishing a comprehensive testing policy and strategy within the information technology services sector. The tender, which was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, had a contract value of £78,750. The contract period commenced on 19 October 2020 and concluded on 31 December 2020, with the award officially announced on 16 October 2020. The delivery address for the project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in health services testing and quality assurance. Businesses that have experience in creating testing frameworks, policies, and strategies for health technology would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Given the importance of health services in the public sector, there is substantial scope for growth in this arena, particularly for companies ready to engage in robust health testing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing Health Check Services

Notice Description

Establish a documented overarching test policy and strategy for Health, including a set of robust NFRs and implement test harness which aligns to defined test strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce500dc8-63ac-4ae6-9025-46373afd6e8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34722219-e125-418e-be0c-f662499c3fc9
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQC TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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