Award

Award of Defect analyst - March 2020

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

12 May 2020 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a Defect Analyst for a project aiming to enhance the Testing Practice within a complex programme of change, based in Victoria Quay, Edinburgh. This public procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period having commenced on 4th May 2020 and concluding on 2nd November 2020. The service falls under the category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The awarded contract amounts to £54,700, and the supplier selected for this contract is Venesky Brown Ltd.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses specialising in IT services, computer audit, and testing services, as it involves significant engagement with defect management processes. Companies that provide skilled analysts and testing professionals may find this tender advantageous for growth. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their portfolio and collaboration experience, especially for firms based in or around Edinburgh looking to expand their public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Award of Defect analyst - March 2020

Notice Description

1 x Defect Analyst based in Victoria quay, EdinburghThere is a requirement for a Defect Analyst to work in a newly formed Testing Practice within a complex programme of change. Reporting to the Defect Manager, main activities are as follows:Ensure that defects found in testing are being raised with adequate information (as per process), categorised correctly and progressed through to closure. This is across a number of service streams.Work with the delivery teams to determine/document root cause of defects and feed output into continuous improvements process.Assess the defect management process for potential improvements and work with the Defect Manager to implement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616929
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386500
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

LINTHOUSE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Administration, Asset Management, Commercial and Procurement Services, Finance, Finance and Procurement, Procurement, Transport Planning, Waste Services
Contact Email
brody.smith@ros.gov.uk, helen.mora@scra.gov.uk, ian.waugh@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131 244 3435, +44 1312448674, +44 1382386811, +44 1414454418, +44 1467530600, +44 1506281814, +44 1738475000, +44 1896893000, +44 3000676700, 01315283768

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3TE
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

ANDERSON STRATHERN

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

CCG (SCOTLAND

CH2M HILL (HALCROW GROUP

ERNST & YOUNG

FLOWER PLACE SMITHY

FORTH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

GATENBYSANDERSON

GTR CONTRACTS

HARPER MACLEOD

HARVEY NASH

JACOBS

LEVENSEAT

REFEYN

SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS

SOFTWARE BOX

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

TNC ELECTRICAL SERVICES

TYNETEC A BUSINESS UNIT OF LEGRAND ELECTRIC

VENESKY BROWN

ZIP WATER

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