--- title: "Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 (QAT2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50b9cdee-2c60-46ea-9bd5-d91e75d74b23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50b9cdee-2c60-46ea-9bd5-d91e75d74b23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b9cdee-2c60-46ea-9bd5-d91e75d74b23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b9cdee-2c60-46ea-9bd5-d91e75d74b23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2019-11-06" --- # Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 (QAT2) Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b9cdee-2c60-46ea-9bd5-d91e75d74b23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50b9cdee-2c60-46ea-9bd5-d91e75d74b23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b9cdee-2c60-46ea-9bd5-d91e75d74b23.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is initiating a dynamic purchasing system for Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 (QAT2). This open procurement process, classified under "Computer-related professional services," is set to span 48 months, providing central government and the wider public sector with procurement opportunities. Suppliers are invited to participate and will be able to submit tenders through competitive processes if successfully appointed. The tender period concludes on 4 November 2023, with the subsequent contract period starting on 5 November 2023 and ending on 6 November 2023. The anticipated budget is £166 million GBP. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in quality assurance and testing. By partnering with the CCS, businesses can gain access to a stable stream of work within the public sector, as the dynamic purchasing system allows continual participation throughout its duration. This structure encourages competition, enabling specialised firms to demonstrate their capabilities and scale their operations by servicing various public sector clients. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is setting up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 48 months and 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 48 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. Additional information: 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 OJEU 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/418968c7-c29f-43ce-a735-9627d630e153 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | 4 Nov 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2023 - 6 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £166,000,000 | | 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 - 6 Nov 2019 at 11:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418968c7-c29f-43ce-a735-9627d630e153 - 6 Nov 2019 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418968c7-c29f-43ce-a735-9627d630e153 - 4 Nov 2019 at 21:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f99a16e-f8e3-4fc2-97a8-81ed8a1fa986 - 4 Nov 2019 at 16:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f99a16e-f8e3-4fc2-97a8-81ed8a1fa986 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418968c7-c29f-43ce-a735-9627d630e153 6th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f99a16e-f8e3-4fc2-97a8-81ed8a1fa986 4th November 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d81d82ae-d005-447e-94fd-d199ac56667c OJEU Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f01cfa85-c484-4529-9a85-806134fc93be Bid Pack Part 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c18de663-0f47-47b7-8f0e-98da809acaf9 Attachment 7 - Bid Pack Part 2 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f8090a4-e424-4f5d-a166-976846ef6c36 Attachment 7a - Bid Pack Part 3 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfe60d7d-b938-4cff-89a2-738a411114b7 Attachment 7b - Bid Pack Part 4 Terms and Conditions - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/marketplace/qualityassurancetesting#technology COTA_LINK - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66464b59-7eb0-4b77-ad6d-21b6be078eab Attachment 7 - Bid Pack Part 2 - Terms and Conditions ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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