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Network services

VCA - Vehicle Certification Agency

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01 Oct 2025 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Network services" was managed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), based in Bristol, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of wide area network services, classified under CPV code 72720000. The tender was a selective process involving a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 framework, under Network Services 3 Lot 1a. The contract, valued at £151,686.94, commenced on 20th November 2023 and will conclude on 19th November 2026, with potential extensions available. Key delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World, supporting the VCA's operations globally. The procurement has moved to the award stage, with Southern Communications Corporate Solutions appointed as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network services and telecommunications, particularly those large firms capable of handling wide-area communications solutions on an international scale. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not the focus due to the nature of the call-off framework, the procurement allows for strategic partnerships and global project delivery. Businesses focusing on expanding their footprint in network infrastructure across varied geographical regions will find this contract aligns with their growth and diversification strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network services

Notice Description

Network services for the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) This opportunity was a mini-competition under Crown Commercial Services RM6116 framework Network Services 3 Lot 1a This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for 2 x 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2842ff0d-0b25-4884-93fc-20ebbb5c16a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37571506-92d7-467b-873c-264d83893433
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

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,686 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,686 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Southern Communications Corporate Solutions

Further Information

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