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Browser and Device Testing

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

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08 May 2018 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Disclosure and Barring Service, which sought tender proposals for "Browser and Device Testing" under the services category. This contract, classified under computer audit and testing services (CPV code 72800000), is based in the North West of England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16 February 2018, and the award date for the contract was 28 February 2018, covering a contract duration from 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in browser and device testing and associated support services. Companies looking to compete would benefit from demonstrating expertise in software testing and quality assurance, as the contract value stood at £54,250, providing a valuable growth avenue in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Browser and Device Testing

Notice Description

Provision of Browser and Device Testing for Authority Customer to Business services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eea5e6d9-f6c7-4eab-aa46-b2b588e46825
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc35fb62-b5b8-4166-9e0c-c082670ff5cb
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

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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