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title: "QAT043- HMPO Test Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2022-03-11"
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# QAT043- HMPO Test Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5daf4ba8-b3f8-4480-8885-988a882f78ca

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office, which is seeking to procure Functional Testing and Test Engineering services under the title "QAT043- HMPO Test Services." This contract falls within the IT services category and is set to be delivered in London, with a total contract value of £9,500,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2022, while the tender period officially ended on 31st January 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that offer consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies with a focus on functional testing and quality assurance would be well-positioned to compete in this market, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can bring innovative solutions. The awarding of this contract has been active since 18th March 2020, with LA International Computer Consultants Ltd being the selected supplier, indicating that there is a potential for further contracts in this sector.

## Notice

For the provision of Functional Testing and Test Engineering services to support the delivery of programmes and projects within the Home Office, specifically Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO), supported by DDaT Quality Assurance & Testing (QAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15cbce49-6f84-431b-b10a-7264b975e00d |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,500,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15cbce49-6f84-431b-b10a-7264b975e00d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15cbce49-6f84-431b-b10a-7264b975e00d
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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