Be Quality Aware

What Be Quality Aware does

Be Quality Aware B.V. (BQA) is a Netherlands-based IT services firm founded in 2006, specialising in software quality assurance, test automation, test management, functional management, and data engineering. The company is headquartered in Groningen with regional offices in Leusden (Central Netherlands) and Deventer (Eastern Netherlands, opened November 2024), and employs between 11 and 50 staff organised around a regional-manager structure (Noord, Midden, Oost). BQA serves Dutch public-sector organisations and large enterprises, with notable clients including DUO, RDW, CJIB, Tennet, Gasunie, DJI, Moneyou, and Unive, and participates in the Noordelijke Combinatie consortium for public-sector IT-professional staffing.

BQA operates through four pillars: BQA Consultancy (bespoke QA, test automation, functional management, and data engineering services delivered by employed consultants), BQA Academy (training and certification programmes including the proprietary CTAP 2.0 syllabus and Robot Framework Certified Professional courses, delivered via an adaptive e-learning platform with lifetime access), BQA Solutions (custom tools and frameworks, including the proprietary Test Automation Framework/TAF for release management, test execution, and reporting), and BQA COMMIT (a network connecting senior IT freelancers with clients). Technical assets include the tool-independent TAF, the Myntyd market-insight system, and CTAP 2.0 training content co-developed with a Dutch public-sector consortium.

The business model is sales-led, primarily direct consulting delivery with quote-based engagements and no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue streams are professional services (consultancy), paid training per participant (Academy), and custom solutions (BQA Solutions). BQA has no disclosed external funding, is privately held under Dutch law, and is structured as Be Quality Aware B.V. (KvK 02063761). The company achieved ISO 9001 certification in 2025 and emphasises a "werkgeluk" (employee happiness) culture, including a dedicated Happiness Manager, as a talent-retention lever.

Name

Be Quality Aware

Legal name

Be Quality Aware B.V.

Website

https://bqa.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Be Quality Aware (BQA) is a Netherlands-based IT consultancy founded in 2006 that delivers software testing, test automation, and data engineering services to Dutch government agencies and enterprises, with offices in Groningen, Leusden, and Deventer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Testing & Quality Assurance Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Engineering & Test Automation (QE/QA) (BPAEAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

QA, Test Automation & Software Quality (Manual/Automated Testing, Performance) (EDABAFAL)

Keywords

• Software testing services
• Test automation
• Data engineering
• QA consulting
• Quality assurance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Leusden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consultancy & Professional Services: BQA provides bespoke QA consulting, test management, test automation, functional management, and data engineering services through its employed consultants. Consultants are deployed at client organisations on project or retained basis.
2. Training & Certification (BQA Academy): BQA Academy delivers paid training programmes including CTAP 2.0 (Certified Test Automation Professional) and RFCP (Robot Framework Certified Professional). Training is offered in classroom, online, and in-company formats. Revenue is generated per participant per course.
3. Custom Solutions (BQA Solutions): BQA Solutions develops and delivers custom tools, frameworks, and solutions for test automation, data quality, and performance monitoring, tailored to client environments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BQA is a Dutch QA and data consultancy firm that delivers software testing, test management, test automation, functional management, and data engineering services to organisations through its employed consultants deployed on client projects. It complements consulting with three additional pillars: BQA Academy (certified training programmes including CTAP 2.0 and Robot Framework Certified Professional), BQA Solutions (proprietary tools and frameworks such as the Test Automation Framework), and BQA COMMIT (a network connecting senior IT freelancers with clients).

Product overview

BQA (Be Quality Aware) is a QA and data consultancy firm organized into three main pillars: BQA Consultancy, BQA Academy, and BQA Solutions. The consultancy division provides custom advice and execution in software testing, quality management, functional management, and data engineering. BQA Academy delivers practice-oriented training including CTAP 2.0 (Certified Test Automation Professional 2.0) and RFCP (Robot Framework Certified Professional) certifications with an adaptive e-learning platform. BQA Solutions develops proprietary tools including the Test Automation Framework (TAF) for test automation, data quality, and performance monitoring. BQA COMMIT connects senior IT professionals through networking. The company operates primarily in the Dutch market with offices in Groningen, Leusden, and Deventer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BQA Academy: Training and certification programs for QA professionals, offering courses such as Certified Test Automation Professional 2.0 (CTAP 2.0) and Robot Framework Certified Professional (RFCP).
• BQA Solutions
• BQA COMMIT

Products and services

• Consultancy Services Custom advice and execution in software testing, quality management, functional management, and data engineering. Services include test advice, software testing, test management, automated testing, Agile/Scrum support, app testing, functional management, business analysis, business intelligence, and data engineering delivered to Dutch organisations.
• BQA Academy Training division offering practice-oriented courses in QA and software testing, including CTAP 2.0 and Robot Framework certifications, delivered via an adaptive e-learning platform providing lifelong access to course content.
• Certified Test Automation Professional 2.0 (CTAP 2.0) Tool-independent certification training focusing on test automation fundamentals, application areas, critical success factors, and architecture (technical and organizational). Provides internationally recognised CTAP certification upon passing the exam.
• Robot Framework Certified Professional (RFCP) Certification training for Robot Framework, a user-friendly and broadly applicable framework for test automation. Part of BQA Academy's professional certification offerings.
• Test Automation Framework (TAF) BQA's proprietary framework providing structure and continuity within test environments. Supports release management, test execution, and reporting, and is flexibly deployable with tool-independent automation approach.
• BQA Solutions Division developing and delivering tools, frameworks, and custom solutions supporting organisations with testing and data usage. Offers solutions for test automation, data quality, and performance monitoring, always practically deployable and tailored to the customer's environment.
• BQA COMMIT Network connecting senior IT professionals and organisations focused on results. Members strengthen each other in knowledge, network, and growth. Freelancers find real opportunities, clients find real professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third consecutive procurement win for DUO (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noordelijke Combinatie (Consortium: Get There, New Nexus, ilionx, Brunel, BQA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026BQA is part of the Noordelijke Combinatie (Northern Combination), a consortium of Northern Netherlands IT companies that jointly bids on large public-sector procurement contracts. The consortium has been active for 10 years. Get There acts as the lead (penvoerder). BQA contributes QA and data expertise. The consortium has won consecutive contracts from DUO (3 times) and RDW (4-year framework agreement).
• DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)coreOthers · 1 January 2026BQA is a member of the Noordelijke Combinatie that was selected by DUO for a 4-year framework agreement (third consecutive win) for the supply of IT professionals. BQA contributes expertise in Quality Assurance and Data to support DUO's IT service quality and reliability.
• RDW (Dienst Wegverkeer)coreOthersBQA is a member of the Noordelijke Combinatie selected by RDW for a 4-year IT professional staffing framework agreement. RDW is the Dutch vehicle registration and road transport authority.
• CJIB (Centraal Justitieel Incassobureau)coreOthersCJIB selected BQA (as subcontractor of Get There) for a four-year partnership to supply highly qualified IT professionals and data specialists. CJIB is the Dutch Central Judicial Collection Agency under the Ministry of Justice and Security.
• Get TherecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGet There acts as the lead/penvoerder of the Noordelijke Combinatie consortium and is BQA's primary consortium partner in public-sector procurement bids.
• Vereniging TestNetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBQA sponsors and exhibits at Vereniging TestNet's spring events. Frank van der Kuur delivered a presentation on test automation architecture at the TestNet spring event.
• Robot Framework FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBQA attended AutomationSTAR 2025 in Amsterdam alongside the Robot Framework Foundation booth. BQA is an accredited training provider for Robot Framework certifications (RFCP) and participates in RoboCon conferences.
• CTAP Consortium (Public Sector Organisations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBQA Academy co-developed the CTAP 2.0 (Certified Test Automation Professional) certification syllabus and official training materials with a consortium of public-sector organisations that originally identified the need for a broader test automation foundation. BQA's Frank van der Kuur authored the CTAP 2.0 curriculum.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Nexus: Dutch IT consultancy and consortium partner of BQA within the Noordelijke Combinatie. Directly comparable as a Northern Netherlands IT services provider targeting the same public-sector and enterprise clients with QA, development, and data capabilities.
• Ilionx: Dutch IT services and consultancy firm with a strong public-sector focus. Ilionx is both a consortium partner of BQA in the Noordelijke Combinatie and a direct competitor for QA, data, and IT staffing contracts in the same Dutch government market.
• Sogeti Netherlands: Part of Capgemini, Sogeti is one of the largest QA, test automation, and digital quality engineering consultancies in the Netherlands. Directly comparable to BQA in offering QA consulting, test management, and test automation services to Dutch enterprise and government clients.
• Brunel Nederland: Large Dutch IT staffing and secondment specialist, also a member of the Noordelijke Combinatie consortium with BQA. Comparable in providing IT professionals (including QA and test roles) on a project basis to government and enterprise clients across the Netherlands.
• CIMSOLUTIONS: Dutch IT consultancy specializing in software testing, test automation, and quality assurance with both training (CT-accredited) and consultancy offerings. Directly comparable to BQA in delivering QA consulting plus certified testing training to Dutch enterprise and government clients.
• Testbirds: Crowdsourced and AI-powered software testing company offering QA services across web, mobile, and IoT. Comparable to BQA in delivering professional QA and test automation services to enterprise clients, though with a different delivery model (crowd-based vs. on-site consultants).
• Get There: Lead penvoerder of the Noordelijke Combinatie consortium that includes BQA. Get There is a Dutch IT services firm that, like BQA, supplies IT professionals and services to public-sector clients through the same consortium framework agreements.

Broad incumbents

• Tricentis: Global test automation platform vendor (Tosca, qTest) serving large enterprises. Adjacent competitor to BQA in the test automation space, but operates as a broader incumbent offering commercial tooling rather than the tool-independent consultancy model BQA follows.

Emerging players

• Endtest: Cloud-based test automation platform for web and mobile applications. Partially comparable to BQA's Test Automation Framework (TAF) offerings, representing an emerging software-based approach that competes with traditional consultancies like BQA on enterprise QA tooling.
• Tiobe Software: Dutch software quality measurement and training company known for the TIOBE index and TIOBE programming assessments. Comparable to BQA Academy in providing software quality training and certification, and to BQA's consultancy arm in serving the Dutch software quality market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BQABV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bqabv
• Instagraminstagram.com/ditisbqa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Be Quality Aware