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Halo Extension

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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04 Feb 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has completed the procurement process for the extension of a software package and information systems contract titled "Halo Extension". The procurement falls under the services category and the location is the South West of England, specifically Bristol (postal code BS5 6XX). The contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded on 18th October 2024, and the contract period runs from 20th October 2024 to 19th October 2025. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract extension presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. SMEs, in particular, can leverage this opportunity to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector, gaining credibility and experience in working with government entities. Business growth can be achieved by delivering quality services that meet government standards, potentially leading to further contract opportunities. The incumbent supplier, Halo Service Solutions, exemplifies the kind of business well-suited to fulfil such contracts, demonstrating capable resources and specialist expertise in the required services.

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Notice Title

Halo Extension

Notice Description

Contract Extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98e8514b-223d-4355-be6a-b456db7e4b79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501c610a-b5d7-4bb5-b727-a578ba30ac42
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 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
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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

HALO SERVICE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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