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23 Jul 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has completed the procurement process for an "Offshore SIS Senior Test Analyst" service. Located at their Frenchay Campus in Bristol, the process was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, with a contract awarded to Prolifics Testing UK Limited. The contract, valued at £31,236 gross, was signed on 17th June 2026 and covers a service period from 1st August 2026 to 26th February 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically software testing, within the UKK12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in software testing services, particularly established firms that specialise in offshore testing solutions. Companies capable of providing senior test analysts with expertise in complex systems will find opportunities to collaborate with educational institutions aiming to extend their digital capabilities. The decision to award the contract without competition suggests a niche requirement, making it ideal for well-positioned, large-scale businesses equipped with specialised resources and capabilities to fulfil such demands effortlessly.

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Notice Title

Offshore SIS Senior Test Analyst

Notice Description

Offshore SIS Senior Test Analyst Extension until 26/02/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d241
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069850-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,030 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 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
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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

PROLIFICS TESTING

Further Information

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