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K2 Cloud

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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07 Feb 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has recently completed a procurement process for the "K2 Cloud" contract extension under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the South West of England, specifically Bristol (postal code BS5 6XX), VCA awarded the contract, valued at GBP 38,225, to Nintex UK Limited. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to start on 22 December 2024 and conclude on 21 December 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 21 December 2024 and the publication of the awarded contract notice on 7 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems, as VCA is a prominent public sector organisation focused on certification services. The contract extension for the "K2 Cloud" project underscores the importance of sustained service provision for critical software systems, benefitting companies with expertise in cloud solutions and software package services. Businesses with capabilities in these areas would find competing for such tenders advantageous for their growth and market positioning.

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Notice Title

K2 Cloud

Notice Description

Contract Extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23dec0dc-87fb-4183-a642-d203e32f5924
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b017d23-d088-4dfb-80ed-2660febdcb07
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£38,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
Satpal Singh
Contact Email
satpal.singh@vca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NINTEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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