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Test Lead Extension

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, titled "Test Lead Extension," has been carried out by the University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol. The industry category is focused on software programming and consultancy services, and the procurement falls under the sub-central government public authority classification. The procurement method employed is direct, executed below the threshold without competition, and the procurement stage is at the award level, with the contract deemed active and status complete. The contract covers a period from 1st March 2026 to 30th June 2026, with a gross value amounting to £37,661.87 GBP. The main procurement category is services, and the delivery region is UKK12 in the United Kingdom.

The tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly smaller enterprises or SMEs like Certes Computing Limited, based in Birmingham, who have successfully been awarded the contract. Companies with expertise in providing software services and consultancy, especially those familiar with user acceptance testing (UAT), stand to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. These opportunities can lead to collaborating with established institutions such as the University of the West of England, thereby fostering growth and expanding one's business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Test Lead Extension

Notice Description

UAT Test Lead extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026895-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,384 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CERTES COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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