--- title: "DPS for Testing Services and Resources CLOSED" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f35d157-4472-4cd6-baa7-71f09647e4f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f35d157-4472-4cd6-baa7-71f09647e4f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f35d157-4472-4cd6-baa7-71f09647e4f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f35d157-4472-4cd6-baa7-71f09647e4f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-10-04" --- # DPS for Testing Services and Resources CLOSED Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f35d157-4472-4cd6-baa7-71f09647e4f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f35d157-4472-4cd6-baa7-71f09647e4f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f35d157-4472-4cd6-baa7-71f09647e4f2.json) ## Summary The Manchester Metropolitan University has issued a tender titled "DPS for Testing Services and Resources." The University is seeking suppliers to enhance its testing capabilities for various IT systems through managed test services, system integration testing, regression testing, and operational acceptance testing. The procurement stage is currently active, with a closing date for the tender period on 9th September 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the main procurement category is services. The University is located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, and the tender focuses on system software acceptance testing consultancy services. This tender opportunity from Manchester Metropolitan University presents a chance for businesses providing IT testing services to engage with a prestigious academic institution. Companies proficient in system software acceptance testing consultancy services, computer testing services, systems testing services, software testing, and computer audit and testing services are well-suited to compete. The University's requirement for a dynamic and flexible testing solution offers businesses an opportunity to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality testing services to meet the University's strategic software delivery needs. ## Notice Manchester Metropolitan University ("the University") has an Information Systems Strategic Investment roadmap, which defines a number of large transformation projects and programmes, along with smaller BAU development changes and upgrades. With this increased focus on the strategic delivery of software throughout the University, a need was identified to increase the University's testing capabilities. There are a large variety of systems used across the University which include supplier provided and hosted systems, specialist learning and development systems and in house developed systems. The majority of these undergo regular upgrades and maintenance releases. Alongside these established systems, there is a roadmap of large transformation projects, all of which require different levels of testing. The University will look to work with suppliers who can work with existing teams to provide a managed test service, taking on system integration testing, regression testing, and operational acceptance testing whilst helping with environment and data management within a planned quarterly release cycle. The University is looking for suppliers who can work with us and provide a dynamic, ad hoc, flexible Test Analyst and Test Lead resourcing solution for individual projects and changes. The work issued through the testing DPS will vary based on the requirements of the specific project or change and the definition of these requirements will be detailed as part of the ITT at mini-competition stage. The University is also looking for suppliers to provide testing services such as performance testing. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f1142f-3f93-414e-96dc-d604d581b12d | | 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 | 4 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024 | | 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | GREATER 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services - 72254000 - Software testing - 72254100 - Systems testing services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services - 72820000 - Computer testing services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2023 at 08:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f1142f-3f93-414e-96dc-d604d581b12d - 22 Sep 2021 at 08:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f1142f-3f93-414e-96dc-d604d581b12d - 12 Sep 2019 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f1142f-3f93-414e-96dc-d604d581b12d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f1142f-3f93-414e-96dc-d604d581b12d 4th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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