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Quality Assurance Testing - Functional and Non Functional

UKHSA

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03 Apr 2024 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently awarded a contract for "Quality Assurance Testing - Functional and Non Functional" services to ENTSERV UK LIMITED. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, aimed to ensure top-tier software delivery within UKHSA by conducting system quality assurance assessment and review services. The contract, valued at £8,859,922.12 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 25th March 2024 to 24th March 2027, with the tender period closing on 5th January 2024.

This awarded tender for quality assurance testing services presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in testing consulting, test assurance, functional and non-functional testing, test automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration. Businesses with expertise in system quality assurance assessment and planning services in the United Kingdom may find this contract with UKHSA well-suited for their capabilities. Participating in this procurement stage could facilitate business expansion and collaboration within the Technology domain, ensuring high-quality service delivery to UKHSA and minimising operational risks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Assurance Testing - Functional and Non Functional

Notice Description

The DevOps Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT) function play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful and high-quality delivery of software within UKHSA. Collaborating closely with programmes at every phase, the QAT team is dedicated to ensuring the delivery of top-tier products and services through testing and test assurance services. A key responsibility of the QAT team involves aiding programmes in formulating robust Testing Statements of Work (SOWs) by identifying crucial testing requirements during the project's early stages. The areas covered by QAT encompass various domains, including: * Testing Consulting Services * Test Assurance * Functional Testing * Non-functional Testing * Functional Test Automation * Integrating Testing in CI/CD Pipeline This function holds critical significance within Technology, and any lapses in the provision of these services could expose UKHSA to potential service disruptions, strained partner relationships, serious reputational damage, and significant legal risk exposure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f44be104-a274-4bed-a00e-0426d18c8c1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8fcc4b1-4d64-4c27-b21f-ffd74c2d67e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,859,922 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
UKHSA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTSERV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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