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title: "Test Lead Interim"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab3ac415-bee3-42d8-b2f3-a067cc2f9e8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY"
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# Test Lead Interim

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab3ac415-bee3-42d8-b2f3-a067cc2f9e8a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Test Lead Interim" contract is being conducted by the Water Services Regulation Authority, situated in Birmingham and London, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the services industry, classified under supply services of personnel, specifically for temporary staff. The procurement method utilised is selective, with details indicating that this is a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 29th November 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 13th May 2022. The award notice for this contract was published on 20th April 2022, following the completion of the tender stage which ended on 15th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services, particularly SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) that could provide temporary personnel for testing and project management activities. Companies that excel in end-to-end testing, quality assurance, and those familiar with tools like Azure DevOps would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of Ofwat colleagues and an implementation partner in the project may also open pathways for collaboration and expansion for businesses entering this sector.

## Notice

The interim will report to our project manager and be working with the project team which is made up of Ofwat colleagues and representatives from our implementation partner. The interim will be responsible for end-to-end testing delivery including: * In conjunction with our implementation partner, produce a Test Strategy * Leading the planning, test specification and execution * Analysing processes and requirements and translating these into test plans and scripts * Developing and implementing test plans and test scripts for each test phase using testing tools such as Azure DevOps * Execution of test scripts * Providing support to business users during acceptance testing, including test script walkthroughs, document testing issues and test results, and answering questions on system functionality * Developing test artifacts like test completion reports, dashboard reporting, test metrics etc. * Defect management * Providing subject matter expertise for testing activity across the project * Communicating effectively with all levels of management and representing testing in various forums Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6c12ee-d1a7-416f-bdb5-75a8a2f8223a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 13 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,792 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,792 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6c12ee-d1a7-416f-bdb5-75a8a2f8223a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6c12ee-d1a7-416f-bdb5-75a8a2f8223a
  20th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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