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Architecture as a Service

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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10 Jan 2022 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Vehicle Certification Agency, involved a contract titled "Architecture as a Service" in the computer-related professional services sector, located in Bristol, England. The procurement method adopted was a direct tender through a single tender action, which concluded on 20th December 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £178,100, has a duration starting from 4th January 2022 and ending on 3rd January 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on architectural services and digital transformation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary,community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in architectural consultancy, IT solutions, and technology integration would be well-positioned to compete successfully.

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Notice Title

Architecture as a Service

Notice Description

Providing architecture as a service to help business transformation to take place,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e580be8b-d443-4e8d-b28f-8cb8f71e8021
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a446ef5-71ca-4cfc-9b0b-ca681ca8ae24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
Contact Name
Laura Day
Contact Email
laura.day@vca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07940720879

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

MASTEK (UK

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