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title: "IT Testing Partner (Phase 3)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VIVID"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# IT Testing Partner (Phase 3)

Buyer: VIVID  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bf8a764-80f2-476a-be29-b80d70c41149

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "IT Testing Partner (Phase 3)" was conducted by VIVID, a buying organisation based in Portsmouth, England. This process pertains to the computer testing services industry, specifically software testing. The procurement utilised a direct award method and has reached the award stage, with Dukeberry Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £1,143,831, encompasses a service period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, notably for businesses specialising in IT and software testing services. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered viable candidates for this contract. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive testing solutions within the specified timeframe and region could significantly enhance their market presence and expand their service portfolio through such procurements.

## Notice

Test services for Phase 3 of Programme 25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9aee7f9-8192-4ea3-b35b-eeaad3e47fd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,143,831 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,143,831 |
| 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 | VIVID |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9aee7f9-8192-4ea3-b35b-eeaad3e47fd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9aee7f9-8192-4ea3-b35b-eeaad3e47fd7
  19th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vividhomes.co.uk

## Provenance

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