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title: "Operational Acceptance Test Lead"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-12-18"
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# Operational Acceptance Test Lead

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c47e65ac-d3b9-4c99-8e2a-61262597d3de

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## Summary

Coventry University has awarded a contract for an Operational Acceptance Test Lead as part of their HR Evolve project. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a classification code of 72000000. The contract, valued at £37,895 GBP, is slated to commence on 6th January 2025 and conclude on 5th April 2025. The procurement method was direct through a single tender action (below threshold), and the contract has been awarded to Nash Squared Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th December 2024 and the award publication date of 18th December 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in IT services and consulting. SMEs may find this contract particularly beneficial given its suitability criteria that support small and medium enterprises. Businesses that specialise in operational acceptance testing and have a robust track record in supporting HR transformation projects would be well-suited to compete for similar future procurements. This specific contract with Coventry University enhances collaborative opportunities and positions businesses to significantly contribute to the university’s HR developments.

## Notice

Contractor who will be supporting work on HR Evolve project. Harvey Nash are the University's incumbent supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c262c3ae-3604-46bd-8691-132f7ee19df0 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 6 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,895 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NASH SQUARED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c262c3ae-3604-46bd-8691-132f7ee19df0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c262c3ae-3604-46bd-8691-132f7ee19df0
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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