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title: "QAT034 - Capability Development"
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# QAT034 - Capability Development

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-074514c6-7b76-474b-91ef-20d47e4c6308

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## Summary

The Home Office is overseeing a completed procurement process titled "QAT034 - Capability Development," which focuses on specialist capability development services within the computer-related professional services industry. The contract, amounting to £3,329,704, was awarded to Testing Circle Limited. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The original tender period concluded on 9 August 2018, with the contract running from 13 August 2018 to 12 August 2020. The delivery addresses specified include the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in computer-related services, to engage with government organisations like the Home Office. Companies with expertise in capability development and a strong track record in similar contracts would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The nature of the selective procurement process also suggests that businesses able to demonstrate their qualifications and relevant experience may gain significant advantages in future tenders of this kind.

## Notice

Specialist capability development services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0035416f-7415-47fd-8540-b7af22e85816 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,329,704 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,329,704 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TESTING CIRCLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2020 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0035416f-7415-47fd-8540-b7af22e85816

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0035416f-7415-47fd-8540-b7af22e85816
  21st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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