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title: "Testing Partner"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-05-11"
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# Testing Partner

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9146d69b-0487-4f6b-b161-920937d8e2e0

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University has awarded a contract for Testing Partner services. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 GBP, was awarded to EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period that ended on 10th February 2023. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The services fall under the main procurement category of services.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software testing industry looking to provide managed testing services. The procurement process was competitive, with a focus on selecting suppliers from a framework agreement. Businesses in the software testing and consultancy services sector may find this tender attractive as it allows for the delivery of specialized services to Manchester Metropolitan University in England.

## Notice

To deliver managed testing services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41ed3b7-db12-47f1-973e-d3c29c32b0fe |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212984 - Program testing software development services
- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 08:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41ed3b7-db12-47f1-973e-d3c29c32b0fe
- 11 May 2023 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41ed3b7-db12-47f1-973e-d3c29c32b0fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41ed3b7-db12-47f1-973e-d3c29c32b0fe
  11th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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