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title: "Functional Testing Services"
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# Functional Testing Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30d1f651-1189-4be3-b2b2-752056425fae

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## Summary

The procurement process for Functional Testing Services has been completed, managed by the Home Office, located in Croydon, England. This procurement falls under the category of computer-related professional services and involved a total contract value of £10,000,000. As it was initiated through a selective process, the tender period concluded on 11 August 2017, while the contract is set to run from 2 October 2017 to 1 October 2020. The contract was awarded to LA International Computer Consultants Ltd on 12 September 2017, and the notice regarding this award was published on 8 November 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in functional testing services, particularly those with capabilities in test assurance, management, and delivery methodologies. Firms offering manual and exploratory testing services are particularly well-suited to compete for future similar contracts, as the demand for quality assurance in software delivery remains strong. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the framework agreement advantageous, providing a platform for growth in this lucrative sector.

## Notice

The functional testing services include test assurance and test analysis, design and execution across all phases of the test lifecycle: * Test Assurance: to assure the quality of delivery of testing services and products, typically being delivered by parties external to TDCS. * Test Management & Test Delivery: to develop, enhance and implement functional test models for a range of projects and programmes, with varied delivery methodologies, including both Agile and waterfall, and with a focus on manual and exploratory testing (automation primarily being covered by the Test Engineering service).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c383fb-19e5-437c-8428-5e76121b9e21 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR9 1WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c383fb-19e5-437c-8428-5e76121b9e21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c383fb-19e5-437c-8428-5e76121b9e21
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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