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Offshore Senior Test Analyst

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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14 May 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process conducted by the University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, is for the role of an "Offshore Senior Test Analyst" within the services industry category. The procurement has completed the award stage with Prolifics Testing UK Limited, a large supplier, as the successful contractor. Key dates include the contract period from 12th May 2025 to 27th February 2026. The procurement was implemented under the legal framework "2023/54", with the procurement method being below the threshold for unknown details.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of personnel services, particularly those capable of providing temporary staff. Companies with established service delivery mechanisms and the capability to manage offshore testing operations would be well-suited to compete. SMEs looking to expand into service provision to educational institutions or those offering competitive and flexible workforce solutions could find this sector particularly advantageous. This contract highlights potential for fostering relationships with educational authorities and delivering specialised services in the West of England region.

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Notice Title

Offshore Senior Test Analyst

Notice Description

Offshore Senior Test Analyst to 27/02/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021373-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLIFICS TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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