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23 Jul 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Senior Tester" was initiated by the University of the West of England, a public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on software testing. The process was conducted via a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The tendering process has reached the award stage as of 23rd July 2026, with a contract already active from 22nd June 2026 and set to conclude on 25th September 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £32,913 GBP, is provided by L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS LIMITED.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in software testing services to engage with academic institutions like the University of the West of England. As the procurement method was direct and below threshold, it suggests the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure similar contracts without competitive bids, particularly those proficient in delivering niche IT consultancy and software testing services. Companies well-versed in handling direct service contracts and possessing the capability to meet specific institutional needs in a timely and effective manner would find this type of work within their scope of expertise.

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Notice Title

Senior Tester

Notice Description

Senior Tester until 25/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d261
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069897-2026
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

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 25 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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