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title: "SOTF Subject Matter Expert SR228173838"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# SOTF Subject Matter Expert SR228173838

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24ed6712-49c1-4270-9315-8e73390eff97

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SOTF Subject Matter Expert SR228173838" was initiated by H M Revenue & Customs to secure specialist systems testing services as part of a significant migration project to Cloud infrastructures on Azure and AWS. This selective tender was completed with a contract value of £550,000, which commenced on 1st August 2019 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st July 2020. The procurement concluded its tender period on 12th June 2019, and services are to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for firms specialising in systems testing services, particularly those with expertise in functional, exploratory, and non-functional testing, as well as test strategy development. Businesses with a strong track record in cloud-based testing solutions would be well-positioned to compete, and as a call-off from a framework agreement, it may serve SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide the development and implementation of a Test Strategy for the SOTF programme as Buyer moves to Cloud. Specialist migration testing of the application estate to support, lead and assure best practice in aligning to the test strategy implemented as part of the phase 1 as it moves from our premises to Cloud of Azure and AWS. Our test specialists provide our clients with a wide range of professional testing services that assure the software product produced, including: functional testing, exploratory testing, and test guidance for product owners, test automation, non-functional testing (such as performance, security and accessibility), test strategy, test management and test guidance for developers. CCDs will specifically call out the service description for each phase and will supplement this Call Off Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0481530c-d76c-421f-9046-3fb38c99d04f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0481530c-d76c-421f-9046-3fb38c99d04f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0481530c-d76c-421f-9046-3fb38c99d04f
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75c92251-8e75-42a0-bf53-83c7351abbb6
  Signed Contract (Redacted)

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