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title: "Test Implementation and Automation"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL"
published: "2019-05-03"
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# Test Implementation and Automation

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-388d3a62-5a79-434f-baf9-ae864a79aa90

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## Summary

The Christie Hospital has initiated a procurement process for a project titled "Test Implementation and Automation" within the IT services industry. The contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to Cigniti Technologies (UK) Limited, with the award made on 28 March 2019. This procurement process involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1 April 2019 to 30 September 2019, with the tender period having concluded on 31 March 2019. The project is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Manchester.

This opportunity highlights the potential for business growth in the IT services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses that specialise in automation and management of testing processes would find this tender highly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their portfolio and reputation, giving them a competitive edge in future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Implementation & management of test process and automation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0286a88e-bbc8-45a9-899d-9c400b8731e9 |
| 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 | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,448 |
| 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 | THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIGNITI TECHNOLOGIES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0286a88e-bbc8-45a9-899d-9c400b8731e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0286a88e-bbc8-45a9-899d-9c400b8731e9
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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