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title: "FAS IT Testing Delivery Manager 1"
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# FAS IT Testing Delivery Manager 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de5ee07b-3007-438e-8258-daffd0f98e70

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) initiated the procurement process titled "FAS IT Testing Delivery Manager 1", which falls under the industry category of Computer support and consultancy services. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement is currently at the award stage following its completion. The tender period ended on 18th February 2022, with the contract having commenced from 19th April 2022 and set to conclude by 18th April 2023. The contract was awarded to ROQ Limited with a total value of £212,160, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services and quality assurance processes. Businesses adept in managing large-scale IT programmes and testing services will find this procurement appealing, particularly those with experience in collaborating with governmental bodies and third-party suppliers. Engaging in such tenders not only enhances reputational standing but also allows these businesses to build long-term relationships within public sector contracts.

## Notice

The supplier will manage the test & quality assurance aspects of a large-scale programme. Working with the various functional units of DWP FAS, internal teams (Technology Services, PIP CS, Service Management) & 3rd party suppliers for ASIS-IT (Atos) and PIP-IT (new supplier) Managed Services. The Test Manager will establish the Programme Test Strategy & Plan and manage the plan through to the cutover to the FAS Contracts on 1st August 2023. The strategy & plan will not only cover the testing activities and accountability but when they need to be completed by and by whom (internal, 3rd party IT suppliers and Health Professionals and Back Office staff) and will include, but are not limited to, service specific testing, performance/loading testing, security testing, ITHC, accessibility testing, integration testing, data migration testing, end-to-end testing, functional testing, other NFR testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36425b3b-d056-494a-a67b-db9a8e1435c9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2022 - 18 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36425b3b-d056-494a-a67b-db9a8e1435c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36425b3b-d056-494a-a67b-db9a8e1435c9
  27th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1269e737-8c7b-478b-9181-ea111b64c91a
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