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title: "System Tester"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0da4e091-bb69-4134-b902-1f6fcc9e7d9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY"
published: "2017-03-17"
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# System Tester

Buyer: HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0da4e091-bb69-4134-b902-1f6fcc9e7d9c

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## Summary

The HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY initiated a procurement process titled "System Tester" to engage a contractor for various software delivery projects under the G-Cloud 8 framework agreement. The contract, valued at £59,895, is categorized under IT services, specifically concerning consulting and software development. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this procurement stage has been deemed complete, with the tender period concluding on 8 November 2016 and the contract running from 21 November 2016 to 26 May 2017. The procurement method employed was limited, allowing for contract award without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services. Companies offering software development and consulting services could be particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to deliver agile and innovative solutions for public sector projects. The HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY's focus on software delivery offers a pathway for businesses to expand their portfolio and engage with government contracts, fostering relationships that may lead to further opportunities in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

System tester contractor for working on the various software delivery projects. Terms of contracts - G-Cloud 8 framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f177195-d110-4f3e-ab00-ff97d86b8d72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 26 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,895 |
| 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 | HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE11 0NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BID TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2017 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f177195-d110-4f3e-ab00-ff97d86b8d72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f177195-d110-4f3e-ab00-ff97d86b8d72
  17th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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