250-16-555-BT BT Testing Practice

Details

Tender Closed
RFx ID :	17528176
Tender Name :	250-16-555-BT BT Testing Practice
Reference # :	250-16-555-BT
Open Date :	Wednesday, 18 May 2016 10:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 10 June 2016 10:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	43000000 - Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Regions:	Auckland
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Mac Mataia procurement@aucklandtransport.govt.nz
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
Agency Address :

This procurement seeks to fill a current sourcing gap within Auckland Transport (AT)’s Business Technology (BT) department by creating a panel of up to three suppliers that are able to provide testing skill and capability to Auckland Transport projects for engagements of varying duration. This model will enable flexibility, cost effectiveness and knowledge transfer to Auckland Transport employees.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to address potential risk of:
• Inadequate testing resulting in defects, missed requirements, poor usability, impact to existing infrastructure and platforms.
• Ambiguity of acceptance criteria with suppliers.
• Additional burden on programme and business resources.
• Prolonged project duration and increased project cost to resolve defects and gaps discovered late in delivery cycle.
• Delays transitioning to BAU support.
• Increased cost of project support
• Resistance from users to adopt new solutions.
• Increased cost of supporting multiple solutions.
• Dissatisfied business owners/sponsors.

Participants should be able to demonstrate a team of practitioners across the specified testing skillsets with:
• Proven testing capability across the specified testing activities.
• A permanent staff base with flexibility to accommodate growth.
• Demonstrable capability to deliver with a history of success (references).
• Proven processes in place to manage their staff performance.
• Ability to replace individuals at short notice if expectations are not met.
• A dedicated contract manager who manages the engagement(s) and quality of the deliverables.
• Ability to cancel/amend engagements within agreed timeframes without penalty.

No Winner