TEST ASSURANCE LTD

Test Delivery Management

Our Test Delivery Management service methodically manages end-to-end testing, ensuring functional and non-functional requirements are met with precision. This comprehensive approach spans test strategy, planning, analysis, design, execution, evaluation, and closure, integrating best practices and advanced tools to enhance quality and ensure project success.

Features

• Develops comprehensive test strategies aligned with project requirements.
• Crafts detailed test plans, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Monitors and controls testing progress continuously.
• Engages in thorough test analysis and design.
• Manages the systematic implementation of test cases and environments.
• Executes tests systematically, documenting results accurately.
• Efficiently logs, tracks, and resolves defects.
• Assesses testing against predefined exit criteria.
• Finalises testing with detailed reports and stakeholder approvals.
• Concludes testing phases with structured closure and lessons learned.

Benefits

• Enhances testing efficiency with streamlined processes and strategies.
• Achieves extensive test coverage, reducing risks of defects.
• Manages risks, minimising potential project delays and costs.
• Boosts stakeholder confidence with transparent progress reporting.
• Optimises resource use, avoiding burnout and wastage.
• Enhances collaboration between testing and development teams.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory needs.
• Provides flexibility to adapt testing as project needs change.
• Builds a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Contributes to long-term enhancements in technology delivery.

£525.00 to £2,000.00 a unit a day

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at sales@testassurance.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

584222353884908

Contact

Paul Mansell
+447966291704
sales@testassurance.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: The Test Delivery Management service from Test Assurance Ltd (TAL) supports the planning phases of cloud hosting or software services by integrating comprehensive test strategies into your overall project plans. This integration ensures that the test planning is well-aligned with business analysis, solution design, and project management.; We develop test strategies and produce detailed test plans tailored to meet the specific needs of cloud platforms. We work with you to define the required coverage and the necessary test levels and types to achieve the coverage, ensuring that each phase of cloud deployment is validated against predefined criteria.; We plan and manage the test resources, timelines, and processes needed to effectively schedule and execute tests in cloud environments, including considerations for virtualised resources and distributed technologies.; Our planning also incorporates risk management, identifying potential challenges and vulnerabilities in the cloud setup, and ensuring proactive measures are in place to mitigate these risks. By integrating these planning activities with your cloud migration strategies, TAL ensures that the transition to cloud services is smooth, secure, and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: The Test Delivery Management service from Test Assurance Ltd (TAL) ensures successful cloud migrations by managing comprehensive testing processes necessary to transition to new cloud platforms or between services. We develop tailored test strategies that align with your cloud migration objectives and cover all functional and non-functional requirements.; Our service includes designing detailed test plans for operational, information, digital and cloud technologies, focusing on scalability, security, and interoperability. Through test execution, we quality assure cloud service solutions, integrations and performance.; Efficient defect management ensures issues are prioritised and resolved while evaluation against predefined criteria measures the extent of readiness towards a full migration and achieving success. Detailed reports on test and defect status ensure stakeholders are well-informed and equipped to make decisions throughout the migration process, minimising risks and enhancing the reliability and stability of cloud platform deployment.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: The Test Delivery Management service from Test Assurance Ltd (TAL) significantly enhances quality assurance and performance oversight for cloud and software services. We establish a robust framework that manages the entire testing process from initial strategy formulation to final test closure. Our service develops comprehensive test strategies that act as roadmaps for managing technology quality risks and ensuring thorough verification and validation of all test requirements—both functional and non-functional—according to project specifications.; Our approach includes detailed test planning and the formation of a specialised test organisation, which involves acquiring and allocating appropriate resources. We handle test analysis and design, implementation, and execution while continuously monitoring and controlling test activities. We also gather and evaluate results to assess system behaviour under various conditions.; By providing expert oversight and detailed reporting, TAL helps your organisation identify potential functional anomalies and performance bottlenecks. This early identification of irregularities enables timely configuration optimisations. Our proactive management reduces risks associated with solution failures, ensuring that your cloud or software deployments meet the highest quality and efficiency standards, thereby enhancing system reliability and user satisfaction.

Security testing

• Security services: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: The service is provided during standard office hours.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: 24 working hours.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Our Test Delivery Management service provides comprehensive support during office hours. Clients can route support items via the onsite Principal Consultant or by emailing, calling, and posting Teams chat messages. Target initial response times are under 2 hours for critical issues and within 24 hours for non-critical inquiries. We ensure efficient resolution of general and complex issues, managed by certified professionals with extensive quality assurance and testing expertise. Customisable support plans tailored to each client’s needs are available, complemented by regular proactive audits and updates to ensure continuous improvement. Client feedback is integral to our support process, helping us refine and enhance our service continually.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Security Clearance (SC)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: No
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Our Test Delivery Management service incorporates sustainable practices by optimising testing efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and minimising waste. By utilising advanced testing tools and methodologies, we help decrease the environmental impact of IT operations and support our clients in achieving more energy-efficient cloud solutions.

  Covid-19 recovery

  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Test Delivery Management service facilitates agile transitions to and from cloud-based environments, supporting remote work and resilient IT operations. This adaptability enhances the continuity of services and promotes public access to digital resources, helping organisations maintain stability and progress during recovery.

  Equal opportunity

  The Test Delivery Management service at Test Assurance Ltd (TAL) is committed to promoting equal opportunities by integrating accessibility and inclusivity into our testing processes. We ensure our technologies are accessible to all users, supporting the creation of digital services that meet the diverse needs of the community and foster equal access to technology benefits.

  Wellbeing

  Our Test Delivery Management service contributes to improved wellbeing by enhancing the reliability and predictability of IT systems, thus reducing work-related stress among IT staff. By streamlining testing processes and effectively managing test phases, we allow teams to focus more on strategic initiatives than resolving issues, leading to better job satisfaction and a healthier work-life balance.

Pricing

• Price: £525.00 to £2,000.00 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at sales@testassurance.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.