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title: "Software Delivery and Exploratory Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-814d9d38-0995-4d09-a348-817789f94d26"
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# Software Delivery and Exploratory Testing Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-814d9d38-0995-4d09-a348-817789f94d26

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Software Delivery and Exploratory Testing Service" was managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services including consulting and software development. This selective procurement method, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its tender period deadline on 11 March 2019, with a contract value of £2,612,242. The contract commenced on the same day and was set to last until 10 March 2020, with the awarded contract notice published on 15 July 2019. The primary delivery location for this service is within London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs with expertise in software delivery and testing services. Businesses specialising in IT consultation, software development, and computer testing are particularly suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such contracts can enhance capabilities, broaden service offerings, and foster collaboration with significant public sector organisations.

## Notice

Software delivery and exploratory testing service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0597a57b-117d-4bec-9a2d-763fb95e09d6 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 10 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,612,242 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,612,242 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2019 at 16:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0597a57b-117d-4bec-9a2d-763fb95e09d6
- 15 Jul 2019 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0597a57b-117d-4bec-9a2d-763fb95e09d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0597a57b-117d-4bec-9a2d-763fb95e09d6
  15th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48709895-51cc-42f6-9136-0710d8631115
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e74b3e3e-b4f7-40d6-93f3-5149528bb786
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