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title: "DWP Digital Workplace Automated Testing Software"
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# DWP Digital Workplace Automated Testing Software

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f58d08f4-5c76-4de8-95d4-d9fc493e2f9b

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions focuses on the acquisition of "DWP Digital Workplace Automated Testing Software," aimed at enhancing automated testing for Microsoft applications within its infrastructure. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, and this selective tender process concluded on 23 March 2020, with a contract period extending from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with an awarded contract value of £149,620.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in software development and technology solutions, particularly those that can provide automated testing tools. Companies with expertise in market analysis and advanced software functionalities for seamless integration within existing frameworks will be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The emphasis on maintaining an 'evergreen' technology environment indicates a continuous demand for innovative solutions that align with the Department for Work and Pensions' objectives.

## Notice

Smartbear is a unique testing tool that will support the DWP environment by undertaking automated testing of the Microsoft applications within the infrastructure including locally installed applications (MS Office packages not deployed remotely). The use of the software will ensure that DWP operate an 'evergreen' technology environment in line with our Microsoft agreement. Smartbear was identified as a potential solution to the automated testing requirement through extensive market analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5350a32a-52f7-4ece-9c89-de1b5e76ffb5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,619 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,620 |
| 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 | SMARTBEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5350a32a-52f7-4ece-9c89-de1b5e76ffb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5350a32a-52f7-4ece-9c89-de1b5e76ffb5
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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