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title: "22_09_14 Compatibility Testing Service"
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# 22_09_14 Compatibility Testing Service

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbbc29d0-874a-4c98-936e-c6ea93b22651

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of Saucelab product compatibility testing services. The contract, valued at £110,798.09 GBP, has been procured via a Direct Award under the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The contract period is from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2025. The tendering process concluded on November 30, 2022, with Softcat Plc. being the awarded supplier.

This opportunity for business growth in the services category caters to businesses specialising in computer testing, technical testing, and software-related services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The contracting authority, NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, aims to utilise the Saucelab product with unlimited users for various digital projects, creating a niche market for suppliers with compatible product testing expertise.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of the Saucelab product with an account with unlimited users to enable the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team to test various digital projects on a multitude of browsers and devices in line with mandatory GDS assessments. The contract is for 3 year term and procured via a Direct Award on the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a74afd-9963-4662-9449-792afdb253a3 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,798 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,798 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2023 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a74afd-9963-4662-9449-792afdb253a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a74afd-9963-4662-9449-792afdb253a3
  5th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7746f48d-50a2-41a9-94df-0a9dbacf1ebf
  SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Order Form FV1 fully signed_Redacted

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