QualiTest Group

Strategic Continuous Test Automation Services

Qualitest provides innovative test automation and continuous integration services such as strategic consulting to develop the right organisational approach to automation and CI; tool selection; implementation of automation frameworks; and development of automated test suites (for unit, integration, GUI, and end-to-end testing) for your digital or enterprise solutions.

Features

• Automation Strategy: customised roadmap aligned with organisational goals and requirements
• Comprehensive tool assessment: evaluate and recommend automation tools against requirements
• Framework implementation: expertly implement tailored automation frameworks for optimal performance
• Comprehensive test suite development: automated test suites with maximised coverage
• Continuous execution: configure CI pipelines for reliable test automation executions
• Scalable solutions: test automation solutions ready for scaled implementations
• Cross functional framework design (Unit, Component, Integration, E2E)
• Technology-agnostic: flexible compatibility with diverse technology stacks and platforms
• Optimised Performance: fine-tuned automation for efficiency and resource maximisation
• Test Interface agnostic: E2E coverage including Web, Desktop, API, Mobile

Benefits

• Increased efficiency: accelerate testing processes for faster product delivery cycles
• Cost savings: reduce manual testing overheads with automated solutions
• Enhanced quality: ensure thorough testing for higher software reliability
• Improved scalability: scale automation seamlessly to meet evolving project demands
• Licensing: ensure software complies with relevant agreements, minimising legal risks
• Tailored solutions: customised approaches align with unique organisational requirements
• Agile paced delivery: streamline testing for quicker product releases
• Greater confidence: build trust in software through comprehensive automated testing
• Empowered teams: equip staff with skills for effective automation management
• Continuous improvement: adapt and optimise automation strategies for ongoing efficiency

£95 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

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• Service definition document

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• Terms and conditions

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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 simon.blackmore@qualitestgroup.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

590870828624510

Contact

Simon Blackmore
07854896131
simon.blackmore@qualitestgroup.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Qualitest's comprehensive suite of services supports planning for the implementation of cloud hosting or cloud software. With extensive experience in working with cloud service providers, Qualitest ensures a seamless transition by addressing various testing requirements across the lifecycle of a cloud solution project.; ; Through automation of quality, performance, and security testing, Qualitest guarantees that the cloud solution meets both functional and performance needs, while also complying with legislative and regulatory requirements. Effort estimation, milestone planning, and costing services aid in effective project management, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.; ; Qualitest's expertise in automated infrastructure testing and design validation ensures the reliability and scalability of the cloud environment. By conducting automated end-to-end testing and validation, Qualitest verifies the seamless integration of cloud solutions with existing processes and systems.; ; Rigorous software functionality testing identifies compatibility issues early on, expediting the planning phases and facilitating informed decision-making through tailored reporting. This approach not only augments existing strategies but resulting in a higher return on investment by reducing manual efforts; ; In essence, Qualitest's commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and future-proof solutions drives ROI and wide coverage, maximising organisations' investment returns and guaranteeing the successful implementation of cloud hosting or software deployment.
• 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: Qualitest's test automation and continuous integration services seamlessly support migration to or between cloud services. Through strategic consulting, Qualitest collaborates with organisations to develop tailored approaches to automation and CI, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.; ; As Experts in tool selection, Qualitest advise organisations to choose the most suitable automation frameworks and test suites, covering unit, integration, GUI, and end-to-end testing. This ensures comprehensive testing coverage for digital or enterprise solutions undergoing migration.; ; In the context of cloud migration, Qualitest's services facilitate a structured approach, from assessing the environment and selecting the best strategy and planning the most efficient migration testing. By leveraging innovative automation solutions, Qualitest ensures data accuracy, security, and performance throughout the migration process.; ; Continuous monitoring and support post-migration guarantee ongoing optimisation and resolution of any issues, maintaining the efficiency and reliability of cloud environments. Ultimately, Qualitest's commitment to innovation and expertise in test automation and CI enhances the success and seamless transition of organisations' cloud migration journeys.
• 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: Qualitest excels at automation and performance testing, leveraging a wide range of capabilities and using industry-leading test automation technology to assure optimal results for organisations. Qualitest uses strategic consulting techniques with organisations to design exclusive methodologies, leveraging expertise in test automation frameworks and design principles as well as merging existing capabilities and assets available to enhance, improve and maximise ROI.; ; The automation process begins with a thorough tool selection, in which Qualitest determines the most appropriate tools based on organisation needs and project specifications. The implementation of automation frameworks follows, ensuring smooth connection with current systems and procedures. Test suites are created to encompass unit, integration, GUI, and end-to-end testing, ensuring comprehensive test coverage throughout the software development life-cycle.; ; Qualitest uses strategic consultancy in identifying performance testing needs to evaluate system robustness and responsiveness in a variety of scenarios, complimented with industry-standard and leading AI technology to monitor system performance metrics including response time, throughput, and resource utilisation, delivering actionable insights for optimisation.; ; Continuous post-implementation monitoring and support assures long-term performance, with Qualitest's dedicated team offering continuous assistance and improvement, combining automation and performance testing capabilities to help organisations develop dependable, efficient, and high-performing digital solutions.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security testing
  • Other
• Other security services:
  • Security Controls Testing: Conducting domain specific security testing
  • Qualitied: Modular security testing framework with customised payloads
  • Shift-left Security Testing: Improve DAST coverage through functional test automation
  • Gen-AI Security Assurance: Assure against plagiarism, copyright, vulnerabilities
• Certified security testers: Yes
• Security testing certifications:
  • CREST
  • Other
• Other security testing certifications:
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: As part of our service we may provide Qualitest's inhouse developed and hosted accelerators and tools. We may also resell and install 3rd party tools. We will maintain and support these throughout our contract. Support will not be extended beyond the contract end by default, extended support can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

Service scope

• Service constraints: There are no constraints to our service. We can provide this service onsite and in person, or remotely from onshore or offshore locations.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Formal Service Levels are not applicable to this service. ; ; In an Agile environment our resources and management will be available on-site or online to collaborate in real time. We provide email support and escalation paths as part of our Account Management process and acknowledge within 24 hours and respond within 3 working days maximum. For online requests for support using collaboration tools our teams respond in real time. If you have specific response time requirements we will agree these with you in drafting up the Call-off Contract.
• 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: We provide an Account Delivery Manager with a dedicated phone number and email for the engagement, and they are your Point of Contact, and you will have direct access to them. They are focused on the successful delivery of our services, and manage the governance and reporting. This will be built into the cost of the service.; ; Basic support is 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, additional support can be arranged as needed, there may be an additional charge. Weekend cover can be provided for escalations and cutover activities on arrangement.; ; Governance and escalations are defined as a matrix which is ratified with you as the customer.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: Centre for Assessment Ltd
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 26/07/2023
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: A.14.1.2 Securing applications services on public networks (Not Applicable, as Qualitest Group do not provide services on public networks);; A.14.1.3 Protecting application services transactions (Not Applicable, as Qualitest Group do not provide application services transactions);; A.14.2.4 Restrictions on changes to software packages (Not Applicable, as Qualitest Group do not produce or provide any software packages as a service); ; A.14.2.7 Outsourced development (Not Applicable, as Qualitest Group do not provide any Outsourced Development)
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Qualitest is committed to reducing waste, energy and water usage, and to recycling whenever possible. We encourage homeworking wherever possible, subject to our client's requirements. We leverage technology to reduce travel through online collaboration, and our expenses policy mandates the use of public transport when it is required. We have closed underutilised offices to reduce emissions and commuting. Less commuting improves air quality, reduces greenhouse emissions and the consumption of fossil fuels, while also reducing paper and single-plastic use, and office energy consumption. We provide a Cycle to Work scheme as well as an electric car hire program for our staff.; ; Qualitest Group is registered with EcoVadis. EcoVadis is a company that provides business sustainability ratings. It is known as the world's most trusted in this field. Over 1000 multinational companies work with EcoVadis to manage risks, reduce costs and drive innovation and new revenue. We currently hold the silver rating with EcoVadis. We have detailed policies and processes which outline our ESG commitments. Our Environment and Sustainability policy commits our business to: ; •Comply with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and approved codes of practice.; •Protect the environment by preventing and minimising our contribution to pollution of land, air, and water.; •Keep wastage to a minimum and maximise the efficient use of materials and resources.; •Manage and dispose of all waste responsible. Train our staff so that we all work in accordance with this policy and within an environmentally aware culture.; •Regularly communicate our environmental performance to our employees and other significant stakeholders.; •Develop our management processes to ensure that environmental factors are considered during planning and implementation.; •Monitor and continuously improve our environmental performance.; •Leverage our environmental impact by encouraging clients to improve their environmental performance.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Qualitest's homeworking policy (subject to our client's requirements) allows us to expand our diversity across gender and race through flexible working, encouraging an inclusive culture, and allows us to employ people in economically disadvantaged locations, including those people and regions affected by COVID.; ; We offer universal training opportunities to all our staff, with tailored development plans aligned to career aspirations and performance evaluations, promotions aligned to achievement and capability, and role rotation policies to allow everyone a chance to grow and develop.; ; We support positive mental and physical health through our Employee Assistance programme which provides 24/7 confidential support, online resources for self-help for wellbeing and links to medical resources for health concerns and access to trained wellbeing and financial councillors.; ; We support our local communities through our Charity sponsorship programs which in the UK include the Greggs Foundation Breakfast Club for schools programmes targeted at deprived areas and under-privileged children, and our Re-Engage partnership which supports old er people experiencing loneliness through social connection. All our staff also have the opportunity to get personally involved in the support of these charities.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Qualitest encourages homeworking wherever possible, subject to our client's requirements. This allows us to employ people in economically disadvantaged locations across the UK. Qualitest pays all staff above the National Living Wage. The home working also means less commuting which as well as reducing our carbon footprint also reduces the financial burden on our employees, and supports a healthy work/life balance.; ; Educational Attainment; We offer universal training opportunities to all our staff, with tailored development plans aligned to career aspirations and performance evaluations, promotions aligned to achievement and capability, and role rotation policies to allow everyone a chance to grow and develop. ; ; Fair Treatment:; Qualitest's recruitment practices and employment conditions are compliant with the five foundational principles of quality work set out in the Good Work Plan (i.e. fair pay, participation and progression, voice and autonomy). Every employee has an assigned manager with oversight and visibility of their work, and a regular feedback process with a bi-annual formalised Performance Review process linked to guided career progression, role rotation and pay progression. We hold global, regional and sector Town Halls ensuring everyone in the company has visibility of and access to the highest levels of the organisation, and a regular top-down communication and collaborative engagement from everyone through the Q&A sessions.; ; Innovation and disruptive technologies:; We have a Centre of Excellence structure dedicated to Research & Development of innovation to increase efficiency and reduce costs for our customers. We leverage AI to automate data-driven decisions and validation and generation of everything from risk assessment and requirements to test planning and deployment decisions. Our accelerators deliver measurable efficiencies, reduce cost and increase both velocity and quality.; ; Supporting our supply chain:; We have standard 30-day payment terms and target 95% of all undisputed invoices being paid within 60 days.

  Equal opportunity

  Qualitest's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee is led by our senior leadership team who define and enact our D&I Strategy. Our strategy identifies groups within our organisation and/or industry that are underrepresented and required additional support, these are:; •LGBTQ+ *; •Women **; •People of Colour (BIPOC); •People with Disabilities; •People returning to work; •Veterans ; ; Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have their own committee, C-level Sponsor, goals and targets:; ; *Qualipride provides a safe online space for sharing of experiences without judgment, professional and personal support, and education and online resources on LGBTQ+ terminology, history and challenges. Well over 40% of our global community has participated in global or local Qualipride events.; ; **Women@Qualitest is open to women and men who wish to support their colleagues, friends and family and educate themselves through regular forums and sharing sessions. Women@Qualitest hosts external guest speakers who offer experience and advice on issues impacting women in particular and provides a safe space for sharing challenges and successes.; ; We are driving down the gender pay gap every year (in 2022 we reduced it by almost 30%) and awarding larger bonuses to our women (we saw an increase of more than 8% in 2022).; ; Every employee has access to 24/7 online training and mentorship schemes for skill attainment, an assigned manager with visibility of their work, and a regular feedback process with a bi-annual formalised Performance Review process linked to guided career progression, role rotation and pay progression.; ; We communicate our “Corporate Values” message as the Qualitest Spirit (video on our Careers page / YouTube channel). This puts into practice our group policies at every level of our organisation, building on the compulsory Learning & Development-led training.; ; We have zero tolerance towards slavery and human trafficking and our statement is on our website.

  Wellbeing

  Qualitest encourages homeworking wherever possible, subject to our client's requirements. Less commuting not only helps the environment, but reduces the financial burden on our employee and improves their work/life balance and supports their mental wellbeing.; ; We support positive mental and physical health through our Employee Assistance programme which provides 24/7 confidential support, online resources for self-help for wellbeing and links to medical resources for health concerns and access to trained wellbeing and financial councillors.; ; We provide wellbeing programs which are open to all employees, including but not limited to online yoga classes during the working day, mental health first-aiders, mental health champions, hold seminars and sharing sessions with guest speakers and training organisations, including internal management sharing their own mental health journeys and techniques. We regularly share hints and tops in bites-size communications to remind all our employees to take care of their mental health.; ; Our Cycle to Work Scheme also provides tax-efficient cycle purchase options for all staff, allowing them to increase their exercises, as well as reduce their financial burden through non-motorised travel options.

Pricing

• Price: £95 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

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 simon.blackmore@qualitestgroup.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.