--- title: "Salesforce Automated Testing Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bf8820c-44ab-4e37-be2f-e9b7eb703d06" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bf8820c-44ab-4e37-be2f-e9b7eb703d06" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bf8820c-44ab-4e37-be2f-e9b7eb703d06.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bf8820c-44ab-4e37-be2f-e9b7eb703d06.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND" published: "2021-09-30" --- # Salesforce Automated Testing Procurement Buyer: NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bf8820c-44ab-4e37-be2f-e9b7eb703d06 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bf8820c-44ab-4e37-be2f-e9b7eb703d06) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bf8820c-44ab-4e37-be2f-e9b7eb703d06.json) ## Summary The National Heritage Memorial Fund is currently conducting a tender for the "Salesforce Automated Testing Procurement" project, which falls under the software programming and consultancy services category. This procurement is in the planning stage, with proposals due by 12:00 noon on 1st November 2021. The successful contractor will be required to provide a low-code automated testing solution to support the Fund's Salesforce platform. The contract period is set to commence on 17th November 2021 and conclude by 15th December 2021, based in the United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in automated software testing and Salesforce solutions. Companies that possess expertise in developing low-code software tools will be particularly well-suited for this procurement, as the Fund seeks to enhance its operational efficiency through automated processes. Engaging in this contract could enable such businesses to expand their client base within the public sector while demonstrating their capabilities in providing bespoke software solutions that meet the specific needs of government organisations. ## Notice The Fund is currently delivering a new Investment Management System to replace legacy systems. This will also include migration of data (structured and unstructured) from these legacy systems to the new system. The system is used for pre application, assessment, monitoring and ensuring contractual compliance and providing data to evidence impact. It is predominantly a tool for case management within Business Delivery however the outputs are used within the Business Insight and Innovation part of the business. The tool is managed by an in house team. The project's objective is to provide a tool that enables automated testing of the Salesforce platform once changes are made to it by the in house developer team. Currently this is a manual process which is time consuming for the team. The new IMS went live April 2021 for all new applications. All required data must be migrated from live cases by March 2022 and this will create new workflows and structures within the service. This invitation to bid is for a contractor who can: * Provide a Salesforce Specific test solution that is automated and maintainable. * This must be a low code solution that is easy to use. Aims and objectives The aim of this ITT is to identify a tool that supports the automated testing of the Salesforce solution in use at the Fund. The objectives are to: * Deliver a tool that enables testing. * Enable the Fund to understand the licensing approach and full lifecycle cost of the tool * Ensure users of the tool are able to deploy and manage the tool. Outputs & Timescales The main output will be a new tool in use as part of the Salesforce solution at the Fund that is easy to use and maintain. Your tender proposals must be sent electronically via e-mail before the tender return deadline of NOON 1st November 2021 to the following contact: Jamie McGarrigle Jamie.Mcgarrigle@heritagefund.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe18184-3903-4b2e-88c8-87041f5ad4fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,667 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1W 1UN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | St Katharine's & Wapping | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2021 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe18184-3903-4b2e-88c8-87041f5ad4fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe18184-3903-4b2e-88c8-87041f5ad4fc 30th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0facfaa8-04a7-4ae2-8e10-5cbc865849be - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72ab9700-9df9-4916-964e-b5c03aae4df0 ## Notice URLs - https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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