Award

Business Transformation: Tester

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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05 Feb 2025 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has completed the procurement process for the "Business Transformation: Tester" contract, focusing on software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £48,333, pertains to services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 18th October 2023. The contract period spans from 19th October 2024 to 18th April 2025, and the award was published on 5th February 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated in the suitability criteria. The procurement seeks to leverage specialised software and information system services, making it an ideal fit for businesses with expertise in these areas. CERTES IT SERVICE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a recognised SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting VCA's commitment to fostering business growth within smaller enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Transformation: Tester

Notice Description

New Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2080130-a476-4c49-a3dd-93405065e4b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c3c82b0-340f-4b32-a1c6-f7914549ff35
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
£48,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2024 - 18 Apr 2025 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

CERTES IT SERVICE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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