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Automated Testing Tool

OFCOM

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15 Dec 2025 at 11:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an automated testing tool has been completed by Ofcom, a sub-central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Automated Testing Tool for software," falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and is in the goods procurement category. The procurement method used was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. This contract, valued at £155,700 and awarded to Mabl Inc, is active from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2029. The contract was signed on 27 November 2025, and the notice was published on 15 December 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and automated testing solutions. Companies with expertise in industry-specific software packages could find a growth opportunity by engaging with public authorities like Ofcom. While Mabl Inc, a large-scale supplier based in the United States, has secured this particular contract, firms with similar capabilities can benefit from understanding the procurement process used by Ofcom to strategically position themselves for future tenders. Businesses adept at providing efficient and tailored automated testing tools will be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Testing Tool

Notice Description

Automated Testing Tool for software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f594
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082841-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MABL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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