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title: "Test Strategy Implementation"
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# Test Strategy Implementation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f26ce874-6459-453e-bffb-9fcf6896e41d

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is conducting a completed procurement process for the implementation of a test strategy aimed at long-term operation in the health sector. The contract, valued at £749,000, falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV Code: 72222300). The final award date was 3rd February 2021, and the associated contract period spans from this date until 2nd February 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services and strategy implementation. Companies with expertise in developing and managing technological solutions within the health sector would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with contracts like this not only fosters growth by gaining critical experience with public sector clientele but also opens doors for further collaborations within government projects.

## Notice

Implement and handover to DWP for long term operation a test strategy for DWP Health.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a8dc26-bcea-4833-8cc5-67901b04421d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2021 - 2 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £749,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £749,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQC TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a8dc26-bcea-4833-8cc5-67901b04421d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a8dc26-bcea-4833-8cc5-67901b04421d
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3cc474f-1e7c-4f10-9e7c-be9b200e84e5
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