--- title: "QAT Augmentation Managed Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24e7218c-5db8-47fa-a554-67294a7bacb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24e7218c-5db8-47fa-a554-67294a7bacb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e7218c-5db8-47fa-a554-67294a7bacb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e7218c-5db8-47fa-a554-67294a7bacb7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-12-15" --- # QAT Augmentation Managed Service Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24e7218c-5db8-47fa-a554-67294a7bacb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24e7218c-5db8-47fa-a554-67294a7bacb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e7218c-5db8-47fa-a554-67294a7bacb7.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "QAT Augmentation Managed Service" is initiated by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services, classified by CPV code 72225000. As of 15th December 2025, the process is in the planning stage, providing early engagement opportunities for interested suppliers, particularly those part of the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 framework. The milestone engagement end date is set for 23rd January 2026. The procurement process aims to serve numerous locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide system quality assurance services. With the engagement providing early visibility of requirements, businesses part of or looking to join the framework have a competitive edge. The procurement method encourages inclusivity and offers the chance to expand services across a variety of geographical locations. This could be particularly appealing to businesses specialising in IT system assessments and reviews, looking to leverage existing capabilities and scale operations informed by the framework’s requirements. ## Notice The purpose of this notification is to provide the suppliers on the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 framework with early visibility of the requirement, or for those currently not on but wish to join in order to bid for this work ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64123cf-1c52-4849-8027-920d845e0acb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2025 at 10:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64123cf-1c52-4849-8027-920d845e0acb - 2 Dec 2025 at 10:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa36f56-9656-455d-985d-87e5a44e9c9c - 1 Dec 2025 at 19:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc3881c-dd33-4060-9595-d8161c634a7d - 1 Dec 2025 at 19:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38237886-926a-48a6-8867-260381a8beed - 1 Dec 2025 at 19:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79f6e26-0146-4815-8288-6410858ebf24 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64123cf-1c52-4849-8027-920d845e0acb 15th December 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa36f56-9656-455d-985d-87e5a44e9c9c 2nd December 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc3881c-dd33-4060-9595-d8161c634a7d 1st December 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38237886-926a-48a6-8867-260381a8beed 1st December 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79f6e26-0146-4815-8288-6410858ebf24 1st December 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://C:\Users\bowlanj\OneDrive-HomeOffice\QAT080ProcurementMarketEngagementAdvert_FINAL.docx Market Engagement Notice to announce event - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46a588bc-94e6-4255-bdd8-464a4a9de944 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6318db3-898a-4f42-ba31-7e3faacec4ec n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3c022de-6c2f-4b6d-836b-7cc0be9f651d n/a ## Notice URLs - http://C ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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