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project_25026 - QA Tester Recompete 2 (17365)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 Jun 2022 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "QA Tester Recompete 2 (17365)" was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on specialist quality assurance services. This contract falls within the IT services sector and is classified under CPV code 72000000. The contract period commenced on 20th June 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £79,200. The tender period ended on 3rd June 2022, and the location for delivery is Manchester, within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in quality assurance and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the procurement method. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses establish themselves in the public sector market and build strong relationships with large contracting authorities like the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Notice Title

project_25026 - QA Tester Recompete 2 (17365)

Notice Description

Provision of specialist quality assurance services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e41ce5c2-2564-4d8c-8aef-ff45a5c91f0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e5842-b755-4d62-8bb4-bbf13d000ba8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ed.desktopbag@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AE
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLATWORLDWORKS

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