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Trove/VISTA Support

Vehicle Certification Agency

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08 May 2026 at 10:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) based in Bristol, UK, has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Trove/VISTA Support services, under the title "Trove/VISTA Support". This direct procurement falls within the services category of the information technology sector and has been concluded with the award being active as of 1st April 2026. The contract, signed with M-hance Limited, a large supplier located in Cheadle, UK, is valued at £84,000 gross, with a core period ending on 31st July 2026, and offers a potential extension up to February 2027. The procurement method employed was direct, justified by technical reasons, as the Trove/VISTA application ownership is limited to a solitary supplier due to its end-of-life status.

This procurement process offers businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with competencies in supporting legacy software applications, an exemplary opportunity for expansion. Companies equipped to provide bespoke solutions for government IT systems, especially those familiar with the intricacies of transitioning from end-of-life software, would find this contract highly suited to their expertise. Although this specific contract was awarded without competition, similar future opportunities might arise, granting interested parties the chance to showcase their capabilities in handling public sector IT challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trove/VISTA Support

Notice Description

Provision of Trove/VISTA Support Direct award justification - Single supplier - technical reasons The Trove/Vista application is owned by a single supplier and it is no longer available to be purchased as a product/service, owing to its end-of-life status. VCA intended to have migrated away from Vista, however development work on the application to replace Vista, was abandoned and VCA are currently looking to re-source a solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069440
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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

m-hance

Further Information

Notice Documents

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