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Provision of Quality Assurance Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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14 May 2025 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Quality Assurance Testing" project has been concluded by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. This tender falls within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project aims to recruit five digital specialists to execute test planning and execution for the rebranding of the great.gov.uk website, a critical component of the Business Growth Service's new structure. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th April 2025, with the contract arranged to run from 6th May to 20th June 2025 across various locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe. Deloitte LLP has been awarded the contract, valued at £94,760.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with a focus on digital transformation and website rebranding. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in quality assurance and testing can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and gain exposure in large-scale government projects. The completion of this contract by Deloitte LLP demonstrates the demand for specialised test services, indicating potential opportunities for businesses of a similar nature to compete in future tenders and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. This contract further establishes a precedent for further IT service requirements in government projects, encouraging relevant businesses to align their strategies accordingly.

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Notice Title

Provision of Quality Assurance Testing

Notice Description

Provision of 5 digital specialists of test services (test planning and execution) for rebranding of great.gov.uk (changes to applications and the new URL structure of the rebuilt service) to allow a soft launch of the Business Growth Service (BGS) website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dec54612-654e-4ef4-8b7b-680895e2749f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1696fc-af16-4c1e-94ec-030461f1f3b1
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
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
£94,760 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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