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Automation tool software

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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23 Oct 2026 at 13:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orbit Group Limited procured automation tool software: a codeless, model-based tool intended to automate test cases that would otherwise be run manually. This is a software and information systems requirement, rather than a bespoke manual testing service. The purchase was for Orbit Group Limited, a housing group based in Coventry. The software is identified as a goods purchase, and the delivery location is stated as the United Kingdom. The requirement centres on enabling Orbit to automate test cases using a tool that does not require coding and uses models to define or drive tests.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited. Orbit used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 19 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. Its stated value is £63,551.30 excluding VAT and £76,261.56 including VAT. The award covers one lot. The contract permits additional purchases while it remains valid, and changes may be made by mutual written agreement. No evaluation criteria or competitive assessment are reported, consistent with the direct, non-competitive route.

For suppliers seeking to compete for a similar requirement from Orbit, the relevant offer is a practical codeless, model-based automation tool that can automate test cases otherwise carried out manually. Credibility would rest on demonstrating that the software can support Orbit’s test automation needs and provide a usable model-based approach without requiring users to code tests. This award shows Orbit bought software rather than a standalone testing service, and selected Phoenix Software Limited through a direct award without competition. Suppliers with relevant test-automation software and the capability to supply and support that product would be closest to the demonstrated requirement. The contract also allows additional purchases during its term, indicating scope for further software requirements within this relationship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automation tool software

Notice Description

Automation tool to enable Orbit to be able to automate test cases which would normally be manually ran. This is a codeless, model based tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ef7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100478-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,551 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

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