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title: "Tender for the Provision of a Managed Test Service Supplier - AWARD"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Tender for the Provision of a Managed Test Service Supplier - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66786cb8-07dc-405a-a573-5cfb6d847932

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University for the "Tender for the Provision of a Managed Test Service Supplier - AWARD," which falls under the industry category of consultancy services for computer hardware acceptance testing. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, completed with an award date of 11 February 2020. The contract commenced on 31 March 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 March 2022, targeting various delivery addresses, including locations across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period ended on 16 October 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services related to computer hardware and software testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on inclusive participation. With an awarded contract valued at £500,000 to Edge Testing Solutions Ltd, there is potential for other businesses in the tech consulting sector to secure similar contracts in future tenders organised by the university or similar institutions.

## Notice

This tender is issued under the DPS for Testing Service MMU678 Lot 4 Managed Test Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99db811f-098f-44b2-a2b0-98fed6ac768e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72212984 - Program testing software development services
- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99db811f-098f-44b2-a2b0-98fed6ac768e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99db811f-098f-44b2-a2b0-98fed6ac768e
  15th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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