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title: "Compatibility Testing Software"
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# Compatibility Testing Software

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97061e44-81b2-4a28-9754-7681e0f967d8

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a 12-month contract for Compatibility Testing Software to Sauce Labs Europe GmbH. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £33,040.80, with a contract period from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2022. The location of delivery is in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage completed on 26th November 2021.

This tender for Compatibility Testing Software presents an opportunity for software-related services businesses, especially those capable of providing software for compatibility testing on various browsers and devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) wishing to engage in public procurement in the services sector could compete for such opportunities offered by the NHS Business Services Authority. The contract period of 12 months allows for consistent revenue generation and potential growth for successful suppliers.

## Notice

Please note this award notice is a replacement for the previously published notice on 23 December 2021 with procurement reference CF-0503200D0O000000rwimUAA1. This notice includes the Contractual Terms and Conditions. The award of a 12 month contract for the provision of software to enable compatibility testing on various browsers and devices. For use by the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f4334d7-122b-42eb-a96f-2ce1c181e4d0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,040 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAUCE LABS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2023 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f4334d7-122b-42eb-a96f-2ce1c181e4d0
- 23 Dec 2021 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25495246-35a3-4655-9000-3516b1c3b40c
- 23 Dec 2021 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e6e228-6b9b-4ee5-b8a9-91cd7032fef7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f4334d7-122b-42eb-a96f-2ce1c181e4d0
  20th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25495246-35a3-4655-9000-3516b1c3b40c
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e6e228-6b9b-4ee5-b8a9-91cd7032fef7
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H59V/LsAUqa3sxe8viJIu0pklH42XB5l4.iwYHTg2byDt6UQ
  Sauce Labs Contractual Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adbd1fde-9b0f-4eef-ad6b-21ac4c3cc71f
  Sauce Labs Contractual Terms

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