---
title: "Offshore Test Analyst"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d246"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-23"
---

# Offshore Test Analyst

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d246

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## Summary

The University of the West of England in Bristol has awarded a service contract titled "Offshore Test Analyst" to Prolifics Testing UK Limited. This contract, under the procurement category of software testing services, was initiated through a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The contracting process reached the award stage on 23rd July 2026, and the contract is active from 1st August 2026 until 26th February 2027. The transaction has been finalised without the need for an open tender, aligning with legal standards outlined in UK legislature reference 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in software testing services. Firms capable of providing offshore test analysis stand to benefit, particularly those with expertise in handling nuanced projects for public authorities. The absence of competitive bidding suggests a strategic partnership aimed at continuity and quality assurance, potentially encouraging similar businesses to explore collaborations with public sector entities. A well-established company in this niche, such as Prolifics Testing UK, highlights the potential for growth and the importance of fostering strong, direct client relationships within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

Offshore Test Analyst Extension until 26/02/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069856-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROLIFICS TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069856-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069856-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.prolifics-testing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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