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title: "PIN/RFI - Testing as a Service Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ebe7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2021-10-14"
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# PIN/RFI - Testing as a Service Framework

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ebe7

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## Summary

The Jisc organisation is planning to initiate a framework for "Testing as a Service" targeted at suppliers within the software testing industry in the UK. This tender is currently at the planning stage and aims to gather interest to inform the procurement procedure, which is yet to be determined. The framework is expected to last for an initial period of two years, with an option for a two-year extension. Interested suppliers should submit their software testing service offerings, accompanied by a brief description, to the contact person, Chris Hallahan, at Jisc before the upcoming notice date of 14 January 2022.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software testing services, particularly those with expertise in quality engineering within the higher education and research sectors. Companies that can demonstrate innovative testing methodologies and a comprehensive understanding of software delivery best practices will have a competitive edge. By engaging with Jisc's framework, businesses can gain access to a broader client base and establish strategic partnerships within the educational sector.

## Notice

*Please note that this is not a competition and we are not seeking tenders at this stage. It is purely and information notice and information gathering exercise seeking levels of interest and available skillsets of market operators* Please see Section II.2.4 for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc is looking to create a multi-supplier framework offering software testing services for use by our members and other organizations within the HE/FE and research sectors. By promoting the best practices of quality engineering, and how it improves their business and showing them what good software delivery looks like, Jisc could be instrumental in changing how software is implemented and delivered. The specific procurement procedure Jisc will use is TBC, and will be informed by interest received from this PIN. Framework specifics are also TBC, though a 2yr initial period, with an extension of 2 further years could be expected. Interested suppliers should respond to the named contact, listing their software testing services with a short description of each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025722-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 13:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025722-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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