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DWP Digital Workplace Automated Testing Software

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 Sep 2020 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions focuses on the acquisition of "DWP Digital Workplace Automated Testing Software," aimed at enhancing automated testing for Microsoft applications within its infrastructure. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, and this selective tender process concluded on 23 March 2020, with a contract period extending from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with an awarded contract value of £149,620.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in software development and technology solutions, particularly those that can provide automated testing tools. Companies with expertise in market analysis and advanced software functionalities for seamless integration within existing frameworks will be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The emphasis on maintaining an 'evergreen' technology environment indicates a continuous demand for innovative solutions that align with the Department for Work and Pensions' objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Digital Workplace Automated Testing Software

Notice Description

Smartbear is a unique testing tool that will support the DWP environment by undertaking automated testing of the Microsoft applications within the infrastructure including locally installed applications (MS Office packages not deployed remotely). The use of the software will ensure that DWP operate an 'evergreen' technology environment in line with our Microsoft agreement. Smartbear was identified as a potential solution to the automated testing requirement through extensive market analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5350a32a-52f7-4ece-9c89-de1b5e76ffb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,619 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,620 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTBEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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