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title: "Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eae39206-d649-45d7-89b6-50d9388d1e2e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for a major contract titled "Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) services" in the services industry category. The contract, valued at £15 million, spans multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global areas. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage with an active status as of 6th July 2026. The contract period runs from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in quality assurance and systems testing services. Although the contract has already been awarded to Cognizant Worldwide Limited, such procurement processes often indicate increasing demand in this sector. Large firms specialising in system quality assurance and review services could benefit from similar future opportunities, especially those capable of engaging in large-scale, geographically diverse contracts. Companies should consider positioning themselves for similar tenders, particularly in the public sector where framework agreement participation can provide a competitive edge.

## Notice

Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85575844-452c-40e5-a4b7-1753afe330ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | 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

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85575844-452c-40e5-a4b7-1753afe330ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85575844-452c-40e5-a4b7-1753afe330ec
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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