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Car Fuel Database Hosting and Support

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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04 Feb 2025 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is overseeing a procurement process for the extension of the "Car Fuel Database Hosting and Support" contract, an IT services project that includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract has been awarded to Pure Systems, a Bristol-based SME. The procurement phase is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value stipulated at £180,000. The contract began on 20 October 2022 and will run until 31 July 2025. The project’s activities will take place in South West England, with key addresses provided in Bristol (postcode BS5 6XX).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs operating in the IT services industry. Businesses experienced in hosting, software development, and consulting stand to benefit substantially from such selective procurement processes, approaching opportunities like this through existing frameworks. The VCA's choice to extend this contract with Pure Systems showcases a preference for agility and specialised service provision, making it an ideal environment for similarly-scaled companies to thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Car Fuel Database Hosting and Support

Notice Description

Contract Extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e50676ce-fc62-4125-b584-6435ed31e0f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73ec760-f4e3-43ce-b676-232b717ea023
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

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 years
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

PURE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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