Falling under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 Framework (RM6148), it positions Stellar Omada as a key partner in ensuring the resilience, security, and performance of the UK’s critical tax and customs digital infrastructure. 

This award underlines the rapid growth at Stellar Omada, which has a headcount of circa 200 across the UK. Over the same period, the business has added new clients, with service provision expanding across the UK. Now, many of the UK’s leading banks, building societies and pension providers trust Stellar Omada to provide additional support to existing teams.

The ATS Lot 1 framework is designed to provide HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) with high-quality, end-to-end testing services. As an appointee, Stellar Omada will leverage its deep expertise in digital transformation and rigorous QA methodologies to support HMRC’s ongoing commitment to “making tax digital” and enhancing user experiences for millions of citizens.

Colin Frame, founder and managing director of Stellar Omada, said: “Securing the HMRC ATS Lot 1 contract is a landmark achievement for Stellar Omada as we continue to grow at pace.

“It’s a clear validation of the team’s relentless focus on quality and our ability to deliver complex technical solutions at scale in highly regulated environments. We are thrilled to support HMRC in maintaining the integrity of the systems that help to power the UK’s economy.”

Key highlights of the partnership:

• Strategic QA Integration: Providing comprehensive testing strategies to mitigate risk in large-scale government IT projects.
• Innovation in Automation: Deploying advanced automation tools to increase delivery speed without compromising system stability.
• Commitment to Growth: This win further cements Stellar Omada’s trajectory as a provider of technology services within the public sector. 

The RM6148 framework is used by central government departments and wider public sector bodies to access specialist testing services. Stellar Omada’s inclusion reflects the company’s robust technical capabilities and its alignment with the UK Government’s high standards for digital excellence.