--- title: "The Provision of Quality Assurance Testing - Functional and Non Functional" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0450b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0450b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450b7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2024-04-12" --- # The Provision of Quality Assurance Testing - Functional and Non Functional Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0450b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0450b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450b7.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency, acting as part of the Crown through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed the award process for a tender titled "The Provision of Quality Assurance Testing - Functional and Non-Functional" in the services category. The procurement method used was selective with a procurement method detail of Restricted Procedure. The contract was signed for a value of £8,859,922.12 on 25th March 2024. The award was given to ENTSERV UK LIMITED for delivering the mentioned services in the UK, with the contract being currently active. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in system quality assurance assessment and review services to compete for a contract with the UK Health Security Agency. With the contract already awarded, businesses need to monitor future tenders from the agency for potential opportunities. Given the critical nature of the services being procured, companies with expertise in quality assurance testing and software delivery are well-suited to participate in similar tenders in the future. ## Notice The DevOps Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT) function play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful and high-quality delivery of software within UKHSA. Collaborating closely with programmes at every phase, the QAT team is dedicated to ensuring the delivery of top-tier products and services through testing and test assurance services. A key responsibility of the QAT team involves aiding programmes in formulating robust Testing Statements of Work (SOWs) by identifying crucial testing requirements during the project's early stages. The areas covered by QAT encompass various domains, including: * Testing Consulting Services * Test Assurance * Functional Testing * Non-functional Testing * Functional Test Automation * Integrating Testing in CI/CD Pipeline ### Lot Information Lot 1 The DevOps Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT) function play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful and high-quality delivery of software within UKHSA. Collaborating closely with programmes at every phase, the QAT team is dedicated to ensuring the delivery of top-tier products and services through testing and test assurance services. A key responsibility of the QAT team involves aiding programmes in formulating robust Testing Statements of Work (SOWs) by identifying crucial testing requirements during the project's early stages. The areas covered by QAT encompass various domains, including: * Testing Consulting Services * Test Assurance * Functional Testing * Non-functional Testing * Functional Test Automation * Integrating Testing in CI/CD Pipeline This function holds critical significance within Technology, and any lapses in the provision of these services could expose UKHSA to potential service disruptions, strained partner relationships, serious reputational damage, and significant legal risk exposure. Options: Technical 55% Social Value 10% Price 35% ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011912-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | 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 | 12 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,859,922 | | Lots value | £9,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,859,922 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster, TLI42 Tower Hamlets | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ENTSERV | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72254100 - Systems testing services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2024 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011912-2024 - 9 Apr 2024 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011477-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dxc.technology - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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