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title: "Operational Acceptance Test Lead"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6df9b76-97a2-4b30-b8eb-715931f492eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-11-04"
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# Operational Acceptance Test Lead

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6df9b76-97a2-4b30-b8eb-715931f492eb

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## Summary

Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, has completed the procurement process for a contractor to support the HR Evolve project as an Operational Acceptance Test Lead. The awarded contract, valued at £37,312 GBP, was secured by Nash Squared Limited through a direct, single tender action. The procurement, under the IT services category, commenced on 1st October 2024 and will conclude on 31st December 2024. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract award date being 1st November 2024 and publicly announced on 4th November 2024. The location for service delivery is specified by postal code CV1 5FB in Coventry.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting and software development. Though the contract has already been awarded, similar future tenders from Coventry University can be anticipated, providing avenues for business growth. Large-scale IT firms with experience in HR systems, particularly those capable of delivering end-to-end acceptance testing services, would be well-positioned to compete and secure such contracts in the future.

## Notice

Contractor who will be supporting work on HR Evolve project. Harvey Nash are our incumbent supplier. Procurement work with this supplier to agree and future plan the arrangement i.e. contract due diligence, rate card to be in place for this extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539b9d28-6288-4ee9-ba4d-09c7e3c0bdfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,312 |
| 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

- 4 Nov 2024 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539b9d28-6288-4ee9-ba4d-09c7e3c0bdfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539b9d28-6288-4ee9-ba4d-09c7e3c0bdfd
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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