---
title: "Automation tool software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078ef7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORBIT GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-10-23"
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# Automation tool software

Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078ef7

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## Summary

Orbit Group Limited procured automation tool software: a codeless, model-based tool intended to automate test cases that would otherwise be run manually. This is a software and information systems requirement, rather than a bespoke manual testing service. The purchase was for Orbit Group Limited, a housing group based in Coventry. The software is identified as a goods purchase, and the delivery location is stated as the United Kingdom. The requirement centres on enabling Orbit to automate test cases using a tool that does not require coding and uses models to define or drive tests.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited. Orbit used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 19 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. Its stated value is £63,551.30 excluding VAT and £76,261.56 including VAT. The award covers one lot. The contract permits additional purchases while it remains valid, and changes may be made by mutual written agreement. No evaluation criteria or competitive assessment are reported, consistent with the direct, non-competitive route.

For suppliers seeking to compete for a similar requirement from Orbit, the relevant offer is a practical codeless, model-based automation tool that can automate test cases otherwise carried out manually. Credibility would rest on demonstrating that the software can support Orbit’s test automation needs and provide a usable model-based approach without requiring users to code tests. This award shows Orbit bought software rather than a standalone testing service, and selected Phoenix Software Limited through a direct award without competition. Suppliers with relevant test-automation software and the capability to supply and support that product would be closest to the demonstrated requirement. The contract also allows additional purchases during its term, indicating scope for further software requirements within this relationship.

## Notice

Automation tool to enable Orbit to be able to automate test cases which would normally be manually ran. This is a codeless, model based tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100478-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,551 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Postcode area | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wyken |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Phoenix Software |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100478-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100478-2026
  23rd October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.orbit.org.uk

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