---
title: "UKRI - RM6160 - CS21445 - Test Lead"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03a9bdab-745d-4af7-ab0a-f2174c3794c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-03-10"
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# UKRI - RM6160 - CS21445 - Test Lead

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03a9bdab-745d-4af7-ab0a-f2174c3794c0

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Test Lead in the Program testing software development services category. The contract, with a value of 511,441.34 GBP, was initiated through a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The contract period runs from August 16, 2021, to March 31, 2024, and the tender was closed on August 13, 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in system software acceptance testing consultancy services and systems testing services, to compete for providing Test Lead services to UK Research and Innovation. As the contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Limited is actively seeking SMEs to participate in this selective procurement process. The contract location is in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

*** Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Test lead. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Staff Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c28ada41-a430-462b-9d15-10e8cdc978cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £511,441 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £511,441 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212984 - Program testing software development services
- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 09:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c28ada41-a430-462b-9d15-10e8cdc978cb
- 2 Nov 2022 at 10:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c28ada41-a430-462b-9d15-10e8cdc978cb
- 16 Mar 2022 at 13:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c28ada41-a430-462b-9d15-10e8cdc978cb
- 28 Sep 2021 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c28ada41-a430-462b-9d15-10e8cdc978cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c28ada41-a430-462b-9d15-10e8cdc978cb
  10th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff6802d0-1fbb-4954-80ab-1c94b8f50ed6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e3a4257-0e6b-41ec-85c8-1b13ac942512
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e6f5c2f5-04f1-44c0-92ad-43129fc174e3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ee3f194-7677-434f-97bb-dd22a6054512

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