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NFC193 Microsoft Aggregation

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved the VCA - Vehicle Certification Agency as the buying organisation for the project titled "NFC193 Microsoft Aggregation". This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with CPV code 48000000. The process location is quite extensive, covering the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement project has reached the "award" stage, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 5th December 2025, the contract commencement on 1st January 2026, and its conclusion on 31st December 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, involving a contract value of GBP 2,527,711.17. The supplier selected is Bytes Software Services Limited, a large-scale entity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software package and information systems to engage with public sector projects and scale their operations through substantial contracts. Although this particular contract was fulfilled by a large supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, businesses of similar capacities can still benefit from participating in framework agreements and striving for future opportunities of this nature. The opportunity enables businesses to access economies of scale offered through aggregation, like the Microsoft Aggregation, providing a platform for growth in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Title

NFC193 Microsoft Aggregation

Notice Description

The Crown Commercial Service provides public sector buyers the opportunity to participate in regular aggregation opportunities, to benefit from the best possible prices achieved through economies of scale. The VCA participated in the Microsoft Aggregation (NFC193), purchasing Microsoft licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-619b9768-5b89-46fa-ae1c-3e3159c8daf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150eb3c0-cb14-4571-8140-3c6f44f67c25
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,527,711 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,527,711 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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