Award

eCoC Service development and delivery - Phase 2

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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Award

29 May 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), involved the selective procurement of IT services to advance the Electronic Certificates of Conformity system under the Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. Titled "eCoC Service development and delivery - Phase 2," this tender encompasses IT services such as consulting and software development. The contract was awarded to CEOX Services Limited for a value of £268,750, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 23rd June 2027. The primary locations for service delivery include the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and other global locations, suggesting a wide reach and operational expanse. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the award announced on 12th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those equipped for consulting, software development, and internet-related support. The contract’s focus on the development and delivery of digital certification services aligns well with companies that specialise in advancing digital solutions for governmental and regulatory bodies. Given the scale and duration of the contract, larger enterprises with extensive experience in handling similar government contracts may find this opportunity advantageous for securing public sector collaborations and expanding their service offerings across diverse geographical regions. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, innovative IT solutions could leverage this procurement to strengthen their portfolio and industry standing.

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Notice Title

eCoC Service development and delivery - Phase 2

Notice Description

Application Development Service to support the VCA Electronic Certificates of Conformity (eCoC) system - Phase 2. This opportunity was a downselect under Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 framework G-Cloud 14 This call-off contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18e57bb6-3d32-464a-af90-0b4820a94c0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff211d94-3408-4005-83c5-57bf540e25d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£268,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 23 Jun 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CEOX SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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