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title: "Provision of Test as a Service"
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# Provision of Test as a Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4262b6a0-9828-4f8e-ad76-385f563b3389

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Ministry of Defence for the provision of a cost-effective Testing as a Service, aimed at ensuring the quality of information services delivered to the Army and the wider Defence sector. The contract, classified under technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, has a value of £1,714,316 and was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 2nd September 2019 to 30th September 2021. The service is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical testing and analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative quality assurance solutions are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with this contract could enable these businesses to expand their capabilities, enhance their market presence, and establish valuable partnerships within the Defence sector.

## Notice

Provision of a cost-effective testing service to partner with Information Application Services (IAS to quality assure information services delivered to the Army and Pan Defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa696dc-000b-413c-9a70-1e1e9653f803 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,714,316 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,714,316 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2019 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa696dc-000b-413c-9a70-1e1e9653f803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa696dc-000b-413c-9a70-1e1e9653f803
  22nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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