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title: "ISS Test Service Partner"
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# ISS Test Service Partner

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abc64a2e-234e-4554-bb6f-1a52fcb7c7b5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence involves the tender titled "ISS Test Service Partner," focusing on information technology services. This process aims to establish a contract under the Defence as a Platform (DaaP) model, transitioning from high-value contracts to more cost-efficient collaborative agreements among suppliers. The contract is set to begin on 2nd April 2019 and conclude on 1st April 2021, with an awarded value of £11,612,813. The procurement method is categorised as a negotiated procedure exempt procurement, and the contract delivery addresses extend to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in ICT test capability, technical integration, and project support for complex service landscapes. Companies that excel in collaborative environments, possess advanced test automation capabilities, and can provide effective resource management are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to expand their services within the public sector and strengthen their portfolio through collaboration with a major government authority.

## Notice

ISS is the organisation within the MOD responsible for delivering the Defence Information Strategy, through the design, development and operation of information and communication technology across the Authority. In line with this strategy, ISS is moving away from current high-value and complex contracts to a more cost-efficient 'Defence as a Platform' model. The DaaP model will enable ISS to move from the current high-value and complex contracts to a more cost-efficient platform model with common architecture across all services, enabling smaller and more agile contracts to be placed. The DaaP contract structure will involve suppliers of DaaP services working together collaboratively. This requirement will be supported by a binding collaboration agreement which will set out a range of objectives and principles designed to encourage and facilitate collaboration among suppliers. The DaaP model also anticipates that ISS will build upon its existing in-house end-to-end ICT technical integration, integration testing and transition planning and support capability. TSP role and responsibilities The Authority now wishes to procure an ISS Test Service Partner to support the Test Capability and bring about the step-change in capability required to deliver the full benefits of the DaaP model, and manage an increasingly complex multi-sourcing service landscape. The TSP will augment and support the Test Capability to provide the requisite ICT test capability, encompassing technical integration and transition planning aspects, to meet the needs of all ISS projects and programmes for the delivery of, and changes to, specific ICT services. This will include (without limitation) the TSP delivering the following services to ISS and the Authority: a) enabling the Test Capability to manage new and ongoing support requirements across ISS Projects; b) helping the Test Capability team and its stakeholders to understand and navigate Test Capability services; c) providing timely and accurate management information and reports concerning the performance and operation of the Test Capability; d) helping the Test Capability to manage its resources effectively and efficiently; e) ensuring ISS Projects have the required test resource profile; f) ensuring that test toolsets are used in the most appropriate manner to deliver the most efficient and effective outcomes for ISS Projects; g) maximising the use of test automation through tooling to deliver greater effectiveness and efficiency; h) capturing, planning and managing ISS test requirements across ISS Projects; i) ensuring the Forward Schedule of Test is accurate and up-to-date; j) supporting the Test Capability to provide assurance, support and governance for testing, technical integration and technical transition across all the end-to-end lifecycle of all ISS Projects; and k) checking that all available appropriate representative test environments are federated and managed for effective use by ISS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0b8a82-e334-42f9-97bb-e879af7b24cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure Exempt Procurement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,612,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,612,813 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72610000 - Computer support services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 19:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0b8a82-e334-42f9-97bb-e879af7b24cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0b8a82-e334-42f9-97bb-e879af7b24cd
  19th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/776b99a6-5e0f-445c-a843-19745d26d850
  TSP Front End
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ba29056-a6a7-4934-bf4e-5c0e80d76e93
  TSP Collaboration Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71700a3a-8dd9-438c-8702-84fa8f762676
  Schedule 1 (Work Packages)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a919daa-5866-46a8-bcbb-2d362779f35b
  Schedule 02 (Authority Dependencies)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a18ea37-70f9-4e02-a01d-8839176d05ae
  Schedule 03 (Work Plan)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2acdc27-8c4b-43a6-beba-27263a1e202f
  Schedule 4 (Charging and Invoicing)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af23a4bc-af63-4f93-9c90-f49813b1e803
  Schedule 05 (Authority Standards)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f739a8d6-b1da-4edc-a25c-3420f4692962
  Schedule 06 (Security Requirements)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fd7b717-092f-47c2-a341-64b4fb85f6c0
  Schedule 07 (Governance and Reporting)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5250b60-ce5f-44fe-81a7-fb6420835030
  Schedule 08 (Form of Work Package)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c13ac8b5-ca34-41f2-b1ce-abd7a0c88e48
  Schedule 09 (Change Control)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ea9616f-a4ac-4e1d-bc5b-61ff9ed1ce13
  Schedule 10 (Records)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d35cf79-d8d5-4377-b22b-f4b888e9f3b6
  Schedule 11 (Approved Subcontractors)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/280060b6-c1e7-4166-8d53-336d7076c6d9
  Schedule 12 (Exit Management)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e808485e-e623-4b92-8489-726c56e64c8a
  Schedule 13 (Employee Transfer Part I and II)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/554378b3-dfa7-472b-8fb7-a5fdac330604
  Schedule 14 (Commercially Sensitive Information)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8240194-7f90-428a-b825-4f765646314c
  Schedule 15 (Contractor Software)

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