eCoC Service development and delivery

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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05 Jun 2026 at 15:31

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), based in Bristol, has concluded a procurement process titled "eCoC Service development and delivery." This contract, awarded under the Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 framework G-Cloud 14, focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support to bolster the Electronic Certificates of Conformity (eCoC) system. The tender process was classified as 'selective,' involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories. The tender phase ended on 24th November 2025, with the contract active from 8th December 2025 until 30th July 2026. The estimated value of the contract is £324,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large IT firms specialising in consultancy and software development, especially those experienced with government frameworks and certification systems. Though not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in supporting large-scale IT infrastructures and compliance systems might find considerable potential for growth and sector expansion. With the contract open to wide-reaching locations, organisations with a European or international presence could also leverage this opportunity to expand their operations within the UK and its associated territories.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

eCoC Service development and delivery

Notice Description

Application Development Service to support the VCA Electronic Certificates of Conformity (eCoC) system. This opportunity was a downselect under Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 framework G-Cloud 14 This call-off contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a93d124d-ac97-4830-b9ba-7208ff524320
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05cd4aa-c42b-4078-b438-d2523e09d195
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£353,995 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CEOX SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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