---
title: "Senior Tester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d261"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-23"
---

# Senior Tester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d261

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Senior Tester" was initiated by the University of the West of England, a public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on software testing. The process was conducted via a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The tendering process has reached the award stage as of 23rd July 2026, with a contract already active from 22nd June 2026 and set to conclude on 25th September 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £32,913 GBP, is provided by L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS LIMITED.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in software testing services to engage with academic institutions like the University of the West of England. As the procurement method was direct and below threshold, it suggests the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure similar contracts without competitive bids, particularly those proficient in delivering niche IT consultancy and software testing services. Companies well-versed in handling direct service contracts and possessing the capability to meet specific institutional needs in a timely and effective manner would find this type of work within their scope of expertise.

## Notice

Senior Tester until 25/09/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069897-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,913 |

## 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 | L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069897-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069897-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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