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title: "Testing Driven Development"
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# Testing Driven Development

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b301666-f9f6-466e-a33a-823ceed4be0f

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Testing Driven Development" within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. This tender aimed to assist CQC in creating a testing strategy that aligns with their digital deliverables and the overarching strategy of "shaping our future". The procurement followed a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £70,000. The contract period was from 30 January 2018 to 30 July 2018, and the tender closed on 13 November 2017.

This completed contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the consulting and IT services industry, particularly those specialising in agile development methodologies and testing strategies. Companies with experience in digital transformation, continuous integration, and automated deployments would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on reducing risk and enhancing rapid service delivery can drive partnerships and innovations that align with regulatory needs in the health sector.

## Notice

Consultancy firm to help CQC create a testing strategy for digital deliverables which will enable the CQC strategy "shaping our future" be delivered. This work will enable CQC to deliver new Digital services and intelligence led regulation with low risk and at pace. End of project testing in a waterfall delivery mechanism used at present has proven to be unsuccessful and new approaches are required as CQC moves to an agile delivery model supported through test first strategies, continuous integration and rapid, automated deployments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f490779-9876-4f4f-830b-42e9e7186283 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2018 - 30 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2018 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f490779-9876-4f4f-830b-42e9e7186283

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f490779-9876-4f4f-830b-42e9e7186283
  13th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd0ea1da-0f46-425d-9dd4-7f962c5faae8
  CQC PSO 142

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