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title: "Test Direct"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d4c034d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Test Direct

Buyer: SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d4c034d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Test Direct" was initiated by the Skills Funding Agency, which is located in Coventry, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focused on consulting and software development. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 17th January 2015. The awarded contract, valued at £3,897,600, commenced on 1st April 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation testing and managed services, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in IT services, software development, and consulting would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, facilitating growth in an increasingly digital marketplace.

## Notice

Automation Testing Managed Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36aafbd-7756-4ef8-93e9-f65ed38873e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,897,600 |
| 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 | SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEST DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36aafbd-7756-4ef8-93e9-f65ed38873e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36aafbd-7756-4ef8-93e9-f65ed38873e3
  14th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dd41d78-00c5-43bf-9efe-ac99b3577bac
  Automation Testing Managed Services

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