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title: "2719/MH Test Partner for the Student Lifecycle Project"
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# 2719/MH Test Partner for the Student Lifecycle Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9124e18e-5005-4471-9625-fb50a4f8baad

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD has awarded a contract titled "2719/MH Test Partner for the Student Lifecycle Project", aimed at finding a Testing Partner for their new student system implementation. This procurement falls under the software testing category and is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 8th March 2021 and will run until 7th March 2023. The total contract value is £275,000, and it was awarded on 5th March 2021 following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the software testing industry. Companies that specialise in software testing and have experience working within educational institutions will find this project particularly relevant. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only enhance their portfolios but also establish long-term partnerships with a leading university, potentially opening doors to future contracts in educational technology projects.

## Notice

The University's Student Lifecycle Project need a Testing Partner as part of the ongoing implementation of a major new student system. G Cloud 12 was used to provide suitable partners who were evaluated in accordance to the rules of use of G Cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf7fac9-811b-4993-9551-92974d6ff9af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 7 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROLIFICS TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf7fac9-811b-4993-9551-92974d6ff9af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf7fac9-811b-4993-9551-92974d6ff9af
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

## Provenance

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