--- title: "SCC SWD Automated Testing Tool - RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f0d4a38-123e-41fe-8fd4-44e1427f4652" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f0d4a38-123e-41fe-8fd4-44e1427f4652" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f0d4a38-123e-41fe-8fd4-44e1427f4652.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f0d4a38-123e-41fe-8fd4-44e1427f4652.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-01-15" --- # SCC SWD Automated Testing Tool - RFI Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f0d4a38-123e-41fe-8fd4-44e1427f4652 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f0d4a38-123e-41fe-8fd4-44e1427f4652) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f0d4a38-123e-41fe-8fd4-44e1427f4652.json) ## Summary The Surrey County Council, through its SE Shared Services, is currently seeking to gather information on automated testing tools via a Request for Information (RFI) titled "SCC SWD Automated Testing Tool - RFI." The procurement process falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support (CPV Code: 72000000). Businesses interested in participating must submit their responses by 22nd January 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting until 6th March 2021. This opportunity is being facilitated via an open procurement method, ensuring that all eligible suppliers have the chance to respond to the tender. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in automated testing solutions. Companies with expertise in developing, implementing, and supporting testing tools may find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their products and services tailored to meet the changing needs of Surrey County Council. As the contracting authority is not limiting participation to small or voluntary community sector enterprises, it opens the door for a wide array of companies looking to expand their client base within public sector procurement. ## Notice Surrey County Council IT & D have had experience of using testing tools, but our requirements are changing and we are looking for different types of tools that will aid different aspects of testing our applications. This requirement is both for technical staff within IT & D, and also their customers to aid user acceptance testing. This RFI is to obtain information on different automated testing tools available within the market. Your response will be evaluated based on your products, services and cost that will support our testing requirements and future business case for our longer term objectives. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2006238-be69-4f8f-9502-7db2bff641bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 6 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | SURREY | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT1 2DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kingston Town | | Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 15 Jan 2020 at 08:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2006238-be69-4f8f-9502-7db2bff641bc - 15 Jan 2020 at 08:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2006238-be69-4f8f-9502-7db2bff641bc - 10 Jan 2020 at 09:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2006238-be69-4f8f-9502-7db2bff641bc - 10 Jan 2020 at 09:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2006238-be69-4f8f-9502-7db2bff641bc - 10 Jan 2020 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2006238-be69-4f8f-9502-7db2bff641bc - 8 Jan 2020 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2006238-be69-4f8f-9502-7db2bff641bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2006238-be69-4f8f-9502-7db2bff641bc 15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.surreycc.gov.uk - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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