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title: "IT Quality Assurance Testing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-07-31"
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# IT Quality Assurance Testing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08d3d68d-a5d0-47a8-b6ca-9add1254691a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "IT Quality Assurance Testing" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period beginning on 25 June 2022 and ending on 24 June 2024. The call-off was made under a framework agreement, and the total value of the awarded contract is £4,800,000, with additional relevance to businesses based in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering quality assurance testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with expertise in consulting, software development, and dedicated support services can leverage this opportunity for business growth, particularly those positioned to provide innovative and efficient testing methodologies that align with the overall project objectives.

## Notice

IT Quality Assurance Testing Additional information: IT Quality Assurance Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7be12bc-f88f-480b-9da4-dc961fb98e90 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2022 - 24 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG4 7SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Caversham |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2022 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7be12bc-f88f-480b-9da4-dc961fb98e90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7be12bc-f88f-480b-9da4-dc961fb98e90
  31st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/854d5807-24f2-400c-bd03-7b83850441a6
  n/a

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