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title: "Contract for the Provision of Flexible Software Testing Resources"
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# Contract for the Provision of Flexible Software Testing Resources

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45dd0dd2-6f5f-4492-b764-a33a3017ef0f

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## Summary

The contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Flexible Software Testing Resources" has been awarded by The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically software testing, and was conducted through a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2018, with the contract having a duration from 10th December 2018 to 9th December 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £180,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software testing services, particularly those capable of providing flexible resources with a diverse range of testing expertise, such as manual, automated, performance/load testing, or security testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver specialised services in these areas would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Establishing a reputation as a reliable professional services provider can lead to growth and partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Flexible Software Testing Resources. Scope: The University of Birmingham is looking for a reputable resource partner; a. with considerable and diverse testing experience b. to assist the University with a wide range of Software Testing and Quality Assurance activities c. to provide flexible Software Testing resources Mandatory Criteria: d. You must be a Professional Services organisation offering Software Testing resources with varying experience e.g. Manual Testing, Automated Testing, Performance/Load Testing or Security Testing etc. e. You must be able to provide Leapwork accredited resources and/or have experience of Leapwork's Automated Testing tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c36a159-a6dd-440a-8b97-facf6e339603 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOGETI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2018 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c36a159-a6dd-440a-8b97-facf6e339603

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c36a159-a6dd-440a-8b97-facf6e339603
  10th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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