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title: "project_25026 - QA Tester Recompete 2 (17365)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e41ce5c2-2564-4d8c-8aef-ff45a5c91f0a"
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# project_25026 - QA Tester Recompete 2 (17365)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e41ce5c2-2564-4d8c-8aef-ff45a5c91f0a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "QA Tester Recompete 2 (17365)" was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on specialist quality assurance services. This contract falls within the IT services sector and is classified under CPV code 72000000. The contract period commenced on 20th June 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £79,200. The tender period ended on 3rd June 2022, and the location for delivery is Manchester, within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in quality assurance and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the procurement method. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses establish themselves in the public sector market and build strong relationships with large contracting authorities like the Department for Work and Pensions.

## Notice

Provision of specialist quality assurance services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e5842-b755-4d62-8bb4-bbf13d000ba8 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,200 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## 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 Jun 2022 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e5842-b755-4d62-8bb4-bbf13d000ba8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875e5842-b755-4d62-8bb4-bbf13d000ba8
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c00fd86-4f11-42a8-9f5f-0cd8deb8d439
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