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Provision of managed service and hosting - Zscaler

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of managed service and hosting using Zscaler under a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 framework, known as G-Cloud 14. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support with a contract value of £64,851.20. The scope of the contract spans British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, with a contract period starting on 31st August 2025 and concluding on 30th August 2026. The award stage was finalized with Visionist Limited, a large-scale organisation, declared the successful supplier on 29th August 2025.

This contract offers businesses specialising in IT services significant opportunities, particularly those involved in managed hosting services and cloud solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of procurement favourable given the suitability criteria, even though this particular contract was awarded to a large-scale company. The use of a framework agreement through the G-Cloud initiative points to the possibility of future tenders providing similar prospects for businesses adept in leveraging frameworks to secure public sector contracts. Companies with the capability to offer innovative IT solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and security would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of managed service and hosting - Zscaler

Notice Description

Provision of managed service and hosting - Zscaler for the Vehicle Certificaton Agency (VCA) 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 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df1cb24c-0ddd-498a-b243-4cd5eb7a429c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008150c1-79f7-4297-9e6b-bd7e0381bb7f
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
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
£64,851 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,851 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
chantal.jockel@vca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

VISIONIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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