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title: "Automation testing tool (Virtuoso)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18495a03-376d-4da4-b39a-c75ad781c031"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# Automation testing tool (Virtuoso)

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18495a03-376d-4da4-b39a-c75ad781c031

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the tender process for an "Automation testing tool (Virtuoso)" with a primary focus on supporting their Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) function through the provision of software licenses for a 12-month period. This procurement falls under the "IT software package" category with the CPV classification 48517000 and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in London, England. The tender was undertaken as a selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value amounting to GBP 99,000. The tender period concluded on 17th September 2025, and the contract commenced on 6th October 2025, running until 30th September 2026, with the award being active as of 6th October 2025.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in IT software solutions, specifically those specialising in software automation tools. While the procurement is already awarded, understanding its framework offers insights into future collaborations with government bodies like the UK Health Security Agency. Although the contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, other IT companies can explore similar framework agreements for potential inclusion in selective tenders. Such opportunities are particularly beneficial for companies aiming to establish or broaden their footprint in public sector contracts related to IT services and software provision.

## Notice

Automation Tool licenses to support QAT function for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba22d756-947d-4f4b-8fc2-eaa515601f03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba22d756-947d-4f4b-8fc2-eaa515601f03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba22d756-947d-4f4b-8fc2-eaa515601f03
  7th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4f62c55-6886-4815-aa52-9b6e1750ecf5
  RM6098-Framework-schedule-6a-short-order-form-template-and-call-off-schedules F Signed (2)_Redacted

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