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Test Analyst

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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25 Feb 2021 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves a tender for the position of Test Analyst. This opportunity falls under the data analysis services category and is located in London, England. The tender was awarded on 30th December 2020, with the contract running until 31st March 2021. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £30,400. The tender period concluded on 30th November 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis services, particularly those with expertise in systems integration testing and user acceptance testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should possess capabilities in Agile project environments and strong communication skills to address the requirements outlined in the job description.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Analyst

Notice Description

Job description / Key attributes: - A mixture of test experience across Systems Integration Testing as well as User Acceptance Testing and Business Acceptance Testing. - Experience of Formal and Informal project structure and comfortable to within both settings. - Experience of end to end project lifecycle from requirements analysis through to defect identification/retest (Includes script writing and test execution). - Experience of working in an Agile project environment. - Ability to analyse requirements and where necessary, challenge the content. - Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, having priorities and work allocation change quickly and often. - Defect management (raising content, liaison with Product Owner & Developer and generating appropriate retest collateral). - Soft skills - good communicator and confident to present issues found / steps follows. - Currently no automation involved, however good working knowledge of automation would be advantageous should it be added into scope in future. - Excellent Excel skills would be an advantage, along with experience working with Jira and the Xray plugin. - You will be used to working in an environment of ambiguity and change and will be proactive in keeping updated on developments within the business. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1d115df-4356-45d3-8fff-ee762370ab6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57862372-db15-45d9-af64-f5a1bde87eed
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SP1J 3JR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LNVESTIGO

Further Information

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