RM6148 Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2

CPV: Computer-related professional services

Procedure method

Restricted procedure

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Requests to participate open

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Competitive procedure

GPA / WTO covered

Yes (GPA)

Recurring procurement

No (one-off requirement)

First published

2 Nov 2023, 17:01 GMT

Last source update

17 Feb 2026, 11:36 GMT

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-014219

Classification (CPV)

Computer-related professional services

Delivery area

UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE)

Official registry OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-04116e Find a Tender

Publisher note: The RM6148 Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 (QAT2) has been extended and the time limit for expressions of interest is now 23 February 2029. The extension will maintain service provision so that customers can continue to buy the services they need. This is in line with other extensions to DPS agreements provided by CCS. The extension will also facilitate development of a replacement framework which will adhere to the Procurement Act 2023. The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. (iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used. We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition. It is the Supplier’s responsibility to take their own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications. Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for central government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.

Requests to participate (first stage)

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Tender submission deadline

23 Feb 2029, 17:00 GMT

Clarification deadline

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Submission channel

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Accepted languages

en

• QUALITEST GROUP UK LTDAwarded supplier04394772 1 Appold Street London, London, UK, EC2A 2UT