Award

Microsoft Azure, ESA and SCE Provision

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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Award

06 Feb 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has completed the contracting process for the provision of Microsoft Azure, ESA, and SCE services under a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement, categorized under software package and information systems, is situated in the South West of England, pinpointing to Bristol with postal code BS5 6XX. The procurement stage is the Award phase, and the total contract value amounts to £900,000. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period spans from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025. The award was published on 6 February 2025, following its activation on 31 December 2022.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specializing in cloud services and enterprise software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as indicated by the VCA's suitability criteria. The tender offers the potential for business growth through a significant and long-term contract, fostering partnerships with notable public agencies such as the VCA. Additionally, vendors such as Boxxe Ltd, who were awarded the contract, exemplify the type of businesses that can thrive from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Azure, ESA and SCE Provision

Notice Description

Contract Extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f150a20-a3aa-4f57-a267-235a24c8cb89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352ba225-9a76-4ec7-bd54-dcef4ed73333
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 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
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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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