--- title: "Test Analyst" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1d115df-4356-45d3-8fff-ee762370ab6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1d115df-4356-45d3-8fff-ee762370ab6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1d115df-4356-45d3-8fff-ee762370ab6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1d115df-4356-45d3-8fff-ee762370ab6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-02-25" --- # Test Analyst Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1d115df-4356-45d3-8fff-ee762370ab6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1d115df-4356-45d3-8fff-ee762370ab6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1d115df-4356-45d3-8fff-ee762370ab6e.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves a tender for the position of Test Analyst. This opportunity falls under the data analysis services category and is located in London, England. The tender was awarded on 30th December 2020, with the contract running until 31st March 2021. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £30,400. The tender period concluded on 30th November 2020. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis services, particularly those with expertise in systems integration testing and user acceptance testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should possess capabilities in Agile project environments and strong communication skills to address the requirements outlined in the job description. ## Notice Job description / Key attributes: - A mixture of test experience across Systems Integration Testing as well as User Acceptance Testing and Business Acceptance Testing. - Experience of Formal and Informal project structure and comfortable to within both settings. - Experience of end to end project lifecycle from requirements analysis through to defect identification/retest (Includes script writing and test execution). - Experience of working in an Agile project environment. - Ability to analyse requirements and where necessary, challenge the content. - Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, having priorities and work allocation change quickly and often. - Defect management (raising content, liaison with Product Owner & Developer and generating appropriate retest collateral). - Soft skills - good communicator and confident to present issues found / steps follows. - Currently no automation involved, however good working knowledge of automation would be advantageous should it be added into scope in future. - Excellent Excel skills would be an advantage, along with experience working with Jira and the Xray plugin. - You will be used to working in an environment of ambiguity and change and will be proactive in keeping updated on developments within the business. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57862372-db15-45d9-af64-f5a1bde87eed | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 30 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,400 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,400 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SP1J 3JR | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LNVESTIGO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72316000 - Data analysis services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2021 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57862372-db15-45d9-af64-f5a1bde87eed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57862372-db15-45d9-af64-f5a1bde87eed 25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c99f19f6-e30a-4731-ac36-d7f863f4520d n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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