Award

Architecture as a Service

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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Award

23 Mar 2022 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency has completed a public procurement process titled "Architecture as a Service" aimed at providing computer-related professional services to support business transformation. The procurement was conducted using a competitive dialogue method and concluded with the award of a contract valued at £24,650. The contract was initiated on 1st November 2021 and extends until 31st October 2022. The buying organisation, located at Eastgate Road, Bristol, published the award notice on 23rd March 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the professional services sector. Businesses specialising in architecture, consultancy, or IT services could particularly benefit from this contract. The selective procurement method encourages competitive participation, allowing capable firms to engage in delivering innovative solutions that align with the agency's business transformation goals.

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Notice Title

Architecture as a Service

Notice Description

Architecture as a service to provide support in delivery of business transformation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fd709a4-671b-4a32-a263-92227cb67e92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363c01c9-b30a-4028-8532-4b9417ce1a26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 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
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

MASTEK (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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