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title: "Testing Resource Partner"
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buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
published: "2022-01-19"
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# Testing Resource Partner

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a775124-5615-4733-8874-6ed07c1c0ef5

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund initiated a tender titled "Testing Resource Partner" for systems testing services, with a contract value of £120,000. This procurement was completed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 17 September 2021 and will conclude on 18 September 2023, with the relevant deadline for tender submissions having ended on 9 September 2021. The project is based in Croydon, London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT and systems testing to enhance their business portfolio. Companies with expertise in providing testing resources to support development and testing teams will find this suitable. Engaging with the Pension Protection Fund as a client could lead to further partnerships in similar contracts, thereby promoting business growth in this sector.

## Notice

This agreement is for testing resources supporting the Development and Testing team to ensure that in house developed or externally hosted key systems operate as intended during development release or update/patching phases as well as other project work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfab72c3-adb4-4ba1-a1f7-57eab7e8069f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2021 - 18 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfab72c3-adb4-4ba1-a1f7-57eab7e8069f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfab72c3-adb4-4ba1-a1f7-57eab7e8069f
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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