# The definition and on-going operation of an IT Testing Service

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [The University Of Manchester](/buyers/the-university-of-manchester/contract-awards)
- Published: 18 November 2016
- Planned start: 1 May 2016
- Planned end: 30 April 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 58f32340-7b63-4a33-963e-89920bc54b2d-87457
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f4fdc9b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

The University of Manchester wishes to implement a full IT Testing Service, and invites bidders to propose the most effective approaches to both the Definition of the Service and its subsequent operation\. The service will be procured through Open Tender, and subject to satisfactory conclusion of the process, the intent is to contract for the operational service for a period of 4 years\. There will be a formal review at the end of the definition phase\. Subject to acceptance of the definition phase deliverables and University approval, the project will progress to implementation and on-going service\. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation\. https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f32340-7b63-4a33-963e-89920bc54b2d-87457)