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title: "Application Testing Service Lot 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d816b9b2-9c17-487c-ad2e-a77620d57eb7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Application Testing Service Lot 2

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d816b9b2-9c17-487c-ad2e-a77620d57eb7

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), headquartered in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for "Application Testing Service Lot 2," focusing on IT services including quality assurance and DevOps. This procurement falls under the CPV classification 72000000 for IT services such as consulting and software development. Operating within the UK, this contract was awarded on 23 March 2026 to Cognizant Worldwide Limited, marking the completion of the award stage. The selective procurement was facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract period from 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2031, valued at £9,600,000.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at quality assurance and infrastructure testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise are commended to engage with similar procurement processes in the future. The collaboration with HMRC offers a stable and impactful domain for service delivery, while the substantial contract value poses an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to expand their market presence within the UK government sector.

## Notice

A partner to provide Specialist Quality Assurance (QA) Services for projects and programmes across HMRC. Including: Quality Assurance & DevOps Infrastructure Testing Accessibility Quality Assurance and Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba3cc5f-d0e3-43a8-aaeb-2159c5da1320 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,600,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba3cc5f-d0e3-43a8-aaeb-2159c5da1320

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba3cc5f-d0e3-43a8-aaeb-2159c5da1320
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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