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title: "Provision of Testing Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-11-27"
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# Provision of Testing Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15559eaf-b1af-47ff-a40a-5c67364abf14

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Provision of Testing Services" initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, focusing on quality assurance for app releases. This has been classified under the industry category of "Systems and technical consultancy services" and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26 September 2020 and concluded on 6 November 2020, with a total contract value of £131,208. The award was published on 27 November 2020, following a successful tender process that concluded on the same day as the contract start date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in app testing and quality assurance. Businesses that have a strong background in technical consultancy and possess the capability to deliver rigorous testing services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with such projects can help firms expand their portfolios, enhance their credibility in the digital health sector, and establish long-term partnerships with public agencies like the Department of Health and Social Care.

## Notice

The overall requirement is to test and quality assure the app releases, as they are made available by the development team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82b144d-a1d0-4c34-a2de-c18842d60086 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,208 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,208 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | HELECLOUD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2020 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82b144d-a1d0-4c34-a2de-c18842d60086

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82b144d-a1d0-4c34-a2de-c18842d60086
  27th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEPv/4kVIPXkdlAv_LLBkVv2c1taemM7NFe3KdufrFteZkhE
  DHSC COVID App Testing SOW - Period 26Sep to 6Nov v01.03RI - Response from NHSX copy signed_Redacted

## Provenance

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