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title: "Test service, managed against defined deliverables, KPI's & SLA's. From test strategy to execution,"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-681691f7-5297-41b1-adb7-d2de3b35f858"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-01-25"
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# Test service, managed against defined deliverables, KPI's & SLA's. From test strategy to execution,

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-681691f7-5297-41b1-adb7-d2de3b35f858

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in Manchester, England. The project titled "Test service, managed against defined deliverables, KPI's & SLA's" falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract period starting from 1 April 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2019. The total value of the contract is £6 million, and it was awarded on 1 March 2017. The tender period ended on 1 February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational testing services, particularly those capable of delivering cloud-based solutions and adhering to strict quality standards. Companies with expertise in developing and executing testing strategies, as well as those employing specialised testing tools and methodologies, would be well-suited to compete effectively in this space, thereby fostering growth in the dynamic education sector.

## Notice

Test service, managed against defined deliverables, KPI's & SLA's. From test strategy to execution, combining industry experts, specialist testing tools and appropriate methodologies, based on or offsite. Delivering cloud-based testing on time, on budget and achieving the highest quality standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d1f88b-2363-4c8a-936e-7d272da37a1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Unselected |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELIVERING CLOUD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d1f88b-2363-4c8a-936e-7d272da37a1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d1f88b-2363-4c8a-936e-7d272da37a1a
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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