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Real Asset Management - Application Licensing and Support

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Real Asset Management - Application Licensing and Support," classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The contracts are being awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under G-Cloud 14. Although the tender process has concluded, the contract commenced on 1 March 2026 and will run until 29 February 2028, with an option for a single extension of up to 12 months. The procurement involves providing services across several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates in this process included the end of the tender period on 19 February 2026 and the contract award on 26 March 2026, while the award notice was published on 22 April 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in software package and information systems, specifically those that offer application licensing and support services. Although designated for larger businesses, as indicated by its unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it allows enterprises to leverage substantial projects through government contracts, enhancing their portfolio and market presence in a diverse geographical region. MRI Software Limited, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation suitable for such opportunities due to its capacity to deliver extensive services across multiple locations and under strict regulatory frameworks. Businesses with the capability to handle expansive and complex service requirements, especially those familiar with framework agreements, are positioned well to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Real Asset Management - Application Licensing and Support

Notice Description

This contract provides Application Licensing and Support. This is a direct award through G-Cloud 14. This call-off contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f84d879-7385-4226-8019-c3d6871a00a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d7385f-3f35-4f61-b292-7f0894d74221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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