---
title: "Accessing Professional Services: Solutions Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2021-06-29"
---

# Accessing Professional Services: Solutions Assurance

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d.json)

## Summary

The procurement process titled "Accessing Professional Services: Solutions Assurance" was conducted by NHS Digital, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement method utilised was selective, with a contract value of £9,750,000, awarded to QUALITEST GROUP UK LTD. The tender period concluded on 1st June 2021, and the contract commenced on 2nd June 2021, running until 1st June 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the professional services sector, particularly those offering technical and clinical safety assurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, as the procurement process encourages participation from smaller firms. Businesses with expertise in system quality assurance and relevant technologies are encouraged to monitor similar contracts for potential growth opportunities and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

Professional Services contract to support Solution Assurance who operate an independent, professional test and technical assurance service, providing technical and clinical safety assurance for national and connecting systems across health and social care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf956fca-98b9-4777-bf25-7acdb5616fe5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,750,000 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUALITEST GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf956fca-98b9-4777-bf25-7acdb5616fe5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf956fca-98b9-4777-bf25-7acdb5616fe5
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Q5lw/SE.J.L.jevDIJzpgZTSmE0P2aK0AzT6HkCZfzdmyU0c
  Qualitest_OrderForm_prj5156_C33491_FINAL_02062021_Redacted

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d.json.