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The Provision of Quality Assurance Testing - Functional and Non Functional

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

12 Apr 2024 at 09:24

Tender

09 Apr 2024 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting as part of the Crown through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed the award process for a tender titled "The Provision of Quality Assurance Testing - Functional and Non-Functional" in the services category. The procurement method used was selective with a procurement method detail of Restricted Procedure. The contract was signed for a value of £8,859,922.12 on 25th March 2024. The award was given to ENTSERV UK LIMITED for delivering the mentioned services in the UK, with the contract being currently active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in system quality assurance assessment and review services to compete for a contract with the UK Health Security Agency. With the contract already awarded, businesses need to monitor future tenders from the agency for potential opportunities. Given the critical nature of the services being procured, companies with expertise in quality assurance testing and software delivery are well-suited to participate in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

The Provision of 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:<br/>* Testing Consulting Services<br/>* Test Assurance<br/>* Functional Testing<br/>* Non-functional Testing<br/>* Functional Test Automation<br/>* Integrating Testing in CI/CD Pipeline

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: Technical 55%
Social Value 10%
Price 35%

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0450b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011912-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
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

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,859,922 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,859,922 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Apr 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
UKHSA
Contact Email
procurment.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI32 Westminster, TLI42 Tower Hamlets

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTSERV

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