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title: "Testing Health Check Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Testing Health Check Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce500dc8-63ac-4ae6-9025-46373afd6e8e

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Testing Health Check Services," aimed at establishing a comprehensive testing policy and strategy within the information technology services sector. The tender, which was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, had a contract value of £78,750. The contract period commenced on 19 October 2020 and concluded on 31 December 2020, with the award officially announced on 16 October 2020. The delivery address for the project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in health services testing and quality assurance. Businesses that have experience in creating testing frameworks, policies, and strategies for health technology would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Given the importance of health services in the public sector, there is substantial scope for growth in this arena, particularly for companies ready to engage in robust health testing solutions.

## Notice

Establish a documented overarching test policy and strategy for Health, including a set of robust NFRs and implement test harness which aligns to defined test strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34722219-e125-418e-be0c-f662499c3fc9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,750 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQC TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34722219-e125-418e-be0c-f662499c3fc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34722219-e125-418e-be0c-f662499c3fc9
  2nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e782b5d0-7c19-4454-9eee-566519c0489d
  n/a

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