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Provision of Test Automation Services

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Dec 2019 at 13:03

Award

20 Jun 2019 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Test Automation Services". This project falls under the IT services category and will take place in Swansea, Wales. The procurement method is selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 May 2019, and the contract duration is set from 4 June 2019 to 3 December 2019. The award of the contract was officially published on 20 June 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and automation testing. Businesses that can align with DVLA's existing frameworks and toolsets will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract allows vendors to not only contribute to DVLA's ongoing projects but also cultivate long-term partnerships in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Test Automation Services

Notice Description

DVLA is seeking a test automation service to provide test scripts to be integrated with their evolving CI/CD process; to allow regression tests to be executed on every release. A test automation approach already exists and suppliers will need to adhere to DVLA's framework and toolset choice as ongoing support and maintenance of any scripts developed by the supplier will fall to the in-house test team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b487eb7e-dfb2-46a8-804a-02ee39eae841
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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