ICT Testing Services and Quality Engineering Capability
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Comcare is seeking a suitably qualified service provider to deliver scalable ICT Testing Services supporting business-as-usual enhancements, operational changes, regulatory initiatives, cyber security uplift activities and strategic digital transformation programs. Scope The scope includes: Provision of scalable ICT Testing Services supporting business-as-usual enhancements, operational changes, regulatory initiatives, cyber security uplift activities and strategic digital transformation programs Provision of skilled testing resources and specialist testing capability across Comcare's ICT portfolio Progressively maturing Comcare's testing capability through the introduction of contemporary testing practices, increased automation, improved governance and continuous improvement Delivery under a phased sourcing model enabling progressive transition of testing capability from internally led delivery to an externally managed service over time Initial provision of specialist testing resources operating within Comcare's existing delivery teams to supplement internal capability, capacity and expertise Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified to provide ICT Testing Services Over the term of the contract, demonstrated capacity and capability to progressively assume greater responsibility for testing services through a hybrid operating model, with the option for Comcare to transition selected services or the entire testing function to a fully managed service arrangement where appropriate Instructions to Tenderers Detailed requirements are provided as Attachment A, 26CPU143 Statement of Requirements. Enquiries Buyer contact: tenders@comcare.gov.au
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