--- title: "Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 extension notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-355496aa-1f53-44ad-a3c1-b0d8fb210105" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-355496aa-1f53-44ad-a3c1-b0d8fb210105" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-355496aa-1f53-44ad-a3c1-b0d8fb210105.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-355496aa-1f53-44ad-a3c1-b0d8fb210105.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-06-25" --- # Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 extension notice Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-355496aa-1f53-44ad-a3c1-b0d8fb210105 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-355496aa-1f53-44ad-a3c1-b0d8fb210105) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-355496aa-1f53-44ad-a3c1-b0d8fb210105.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has extended the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), initially set for 48 months, to now conclude on 23 February 2029. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Computer-related professional services, focuses on quality assurance and testing for IT systems across central and public sector entities within the United Kingdom. Operating through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, the DPS provides an opportunity for successful suppliers to participate in tendering processes for relevant services throughout its 112-month duration. Amendments have been made to the initial timelines to ensure continuity while a strategic review is conducted. This extension of the DPS represents a significant opportunity for a wide range of businesses, particularly those specialising in IT systems quality assurance and testing. The DPS's suitability criteria indicate an openness to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making this an inclusive opportunity for smaller entities and those from the social sector to compete. Companies capable of delivering scalable, high-quality, and secure IT services across various government sectors are well-positioned to leverage this procurement process for strategic growth. By becoming a registered supplier under the DPS, businesses can enhance their service visibility and engagement with diverse public sector clients. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for an initial period of 48 months. The time limit for expressions of interest was extended to 1 July 2025 and this date has now been extended to 23 February 2029. CCS is inviting bidders to request to participate for the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 DPS. This DPS will provide central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure Quality Assurance and Testing services from a range of suppliers. The DPS filters are for services, location, clearance and scalability. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout its 112 month duration. CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Agreement. The value has been increased in line with the extension of the period of validity. Additional information: This DPS was scheduled to expire on 1 December 2023. CCS exercised the extension option to maintain service provision while we review the future design of this agreement to enable a thorough analysis and market/customer engagement to be conducted, before a strategic decision can be made on the next iteration of this agreement. RM6148 QAT2 was extended until 1 July 2025. Please be aware that the RM6148 QAT2 DPS has been further extended and the deadline for expressions of interest is 23 February 2029. Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the FTS contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c87b941-6fd0-42b2-82bf-85663d995501 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2025 at 15:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c87b941-6fd0-42b2-82bf-85663d995501 - 24 Feb 2025 at 16:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c87b941-6fd0-42b2-82bf-85663d995501 - 23 Sep 2024 at 18:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c87b941-6fd0-42b2-82bf-85663d995501 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c87b941-6fd0-42b2-82bf-85663d995501 25th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a606fce-646b-415c-b668-03f1802f97a5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a6b2fe0-7015-48a9-b509-8d7e629e483a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a607ac7e-4b81-4b61-9f66-52336f0ba955 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19ada6ba-541f-480d-aedb-5db6cb4d1df2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6b24b1e-e755-4599-bdc5-cc0a6d6c23c8 Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23885b4f-66fd-4d3b-8334-3d62662e0d94 Reserved Rights for CCS DPS Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eae03e7b-bed6-48f4-bbf3-7fe0c2b6faa4 Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract v1 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032506-2023 Find a Tender Service - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d993e5fb-11d4-4cc2-8414-ae3246cf3a85 - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6148?nav=2 COTA_LINK - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035206-2025 Find a Tender Service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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