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title: "RM6148 Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04116e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# RM6148 Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04116e

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), operating under The Minister for the Cabinet Office, has extended the dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for "Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2" (RM6148) until 23 February 2029. This procurement pertains to computer-related professional services, primarily benefitting sectors within central government and the wider public sector in the UK. The initiative is currently in the tender update stage, following its latest amendment made on 17 February 2026. Suppliers interested in this services category have until the newly extended deadline to express their interest for participation. The procurement process employs a selective, restricted procedure, allowing ongoing supplier participation throughout its 112-month tenure, though CCS retains rights to modify the DPS duration as necessary.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT quality assurance and testing services. The open-ended nature of this DPS allows varied businesses, from SMEs to larger enterprises, to join and compete for service contracts as they arise. Given the dynamic nature of this procurement arrangement and the sizeable total estimated value of £800 million, companies that excel in adaptability, scalability, and comprehensive IT system testing solutions are highly suited to participate. Moreover, compliance with government-mandated security classifications and Cyber Essentials is key for eligible suppliers, indicating a strong opportunity for businesses capable of providing robust cyber security capabilities.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for an initial period of 48 months. The time limit for expressions of interest was extended to 1 July 2025 and this date has now been extended to 23 February 2029. CCS is inviting bidders to request to participate for the Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 DPS. This DPS will provide central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure Quality Assurance and Testing services from a range of suppliers. The DPS filters are for services, location, clearance and scalability. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout its 112 month duration. CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Agreement. The value in section II.1.5 has been increased in line with the extension of the period of validity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier shall have the ability to provide quality assurance and testing for IT systems to central government and wider public sector departments. Additional information: The duration given in II.2.7 is the duration of the DPS Initial period was 48 months First extension period was 19 months This is a further extension of 3 years and 7 months Total duration is 112 months

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6148 Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014219-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS |
| Additional buyers | NHS ENGLAND; THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS) |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUALITEST GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014219-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058262-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035206-2025
- 28 Feb 2025 at 13:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007523-2025
- 9 Aug 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025202-2024
- 2 Nov 2023 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032506-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:523086-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c87b941-6fd0-42b2-82bf-85663d995501
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/technology-and-construction-court
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMaIEIqEyY&authuser=0

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