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22_09_14 Compatibility Testing Service

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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05 Jan 2023 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of Saucelab product compatibility testing services. The contract, valued at £110,798.09 GBP, has been procured via a Direct Award under the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The contract period is from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2025. The tendering process concluded on November 30, 2022, with Softcat Plc. being the awarded supplier.

This opportunity for business growth in the services category caters to businesses specialising in computer testing, technical testing, and software-related services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The contracting authority, NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, aims to utilise the Saucelab product with unlimited users for various digital projects, creating a niche market for suppliers with compatible product testing expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

22_09_14 Compatibility Testing Service

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of the Saucelab product with an account with unlimited users to enable the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team to test various digital projects on a multitude of browsers and devices in line with mandatory GDS assessments. The contract is for 3 year term and procured via a Direct Award on the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbbc29d0-874a-4c98-936e-c6ea93b22651
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a74afd-9963-4662-9449-792afdb253a3
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

71632000 - Technical testing services

72260000 - Software-related services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,798 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,798 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2025 3-4 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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