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RM6148 Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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17 Feb 2026 at 11:36

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25 Jun 2025 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), operating under The Minister for the Cabinet Office, has extended the dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for "Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2" (RM6148) until 23 February 2029. This procurement pertains to computer-related professional services, primarily benefitting sectors within central government and the wider public sector in the UK. The initiative is currently in the tender update stage, following its latest amendment made on 17 February 2026. Suppliers interested in this services category have until the newly extended deadline to express their interest for participation. The procurement process employs a selective, restricted procedure, allowing ongoing supplier participation throughout its 112-month tenure, though CCS retains rights to modify the DPS duration as necessary.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT quality assurance and testing services. The open-ended nature of this DPS allows varied businesses, from SMEs to larger enterprises, to join and compete for service contracts as they arise. Given the dynamic nature of this procurement arrangement and the sizeable total estimated value of £800 million, companies that excel in adaptability, scalability, and comprehensive IT system testing solutions are highly suited to participate. Moreover, compliance with government-mandated security classifications and Cyber Essentials is key for eligible suppliers, indicating a strong opportunity for businesses capable of providing robust cyber security capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM6148 Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for an initial period of 48 months. The time limit for expressions of interest was extended to 1 July 2025 and this date has now been extended to 23 February 2029. CCS is inviting bidders to request to participate for the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 DPS. This DPS will provide central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure Quality Assurance and Testing services from a range of suppliers. The DPS filters are for services, location, clearance and scalability. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout its 112 month duration. CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Agreement. The value in section II.1.5 has been increased in line with the extension of the period of validity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier shall have the ability to provide quality assurance and testing for IT systems to central government and wider public sector departments. Additional information: The duration given in II.2.7 is the duration of the DPS Initial period was 48 months First extension period was 19 months This is a further extension of 3 years and 7 months Total duration is 112 months

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6148 Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04116e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014219-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS
Additional Buyers

NHS England

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALITEST GROUP UK LTD

Further Information

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