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RAM - Real Asset Management

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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07 Feb 2025 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has awarded a contract under the title "RAM - Real Asset Management". This procurement process, classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000), involves a contract extension. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to start on 1st March 2025 and will run until 28th February 2026. This follows the tender period which ended on 28th February 2025. The contract is for services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £38,225. The procurement stage is Award, and the process was completed following its publication on 7th February 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in the public procurement market, offering significant business growth potential. The nature of the contract, focusing on software package and information systems, suggests that technology and software development businesses are best suited to compete. This contract allows suppliers to build a reputable partnership with a government agency and to expand their portfolio by securing an official contract with the VCA, located in Bristol. The awarded supplier for this extension is MRI Software EMEA Limited, highlighting the benefit for similarly scaled software companies to explore this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RAM - Real Asset Management

Notice Description

Contract Extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6f16774-3e5f-48b0-ae1b-1a91c77e1bf3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44520afd-7ade-4048-8c70-bd71490b5c77
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
£38,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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

MRI SOFTWARE EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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