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title: "NFC193 Microsoft Aggregation"
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# NFC193 Microsoft Aggregation

Buyer: VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-619b9768-5b89-46fa-ae1c-3e3159c8daf0

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the VCA - Vehicle Certification Agency as the buying organisation for the project titled "NFC193 Microsoft Aggregation". This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with CPV code 48000000. The process location is quite extensive, covering the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement project has reached the "award" stage, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 5th December 2025, the contract commencement on 1st January 2026, and its conclusion on 31st December 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, involving a contract value of GBP 2,527,711.17. The supplier selected is Bytes Software Services Limited, a large-scale entity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software package and information systems to engage with public sector projects and scale their operations through substantial contracts. Although this particular contract was fulfilled by a large supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, businesses of similar capacities can still benefit from participating in framework agreements and striving for future opportunities of this nature. The opportunity enables businesses to access economies of scale offered through aggregation, like the Microsoft Aggregation, providing a platform for growth in both domestic and international markets.

## Notice

The Crown Commercial Service provides public sector buyers the opportunity to participate in regular aggregation opportunities, to benefit from the best possible prices achieved through economies of scale. The VCA participated in the Microsoft Aggregation (NFC193), purchasing Microsoft licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150eb3c0-cb14-4571-8140-3c6f44f67c25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,527,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,527,711 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 6XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lockleaze |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150eb3c0-cb14-4571-8140-3c6f44f67c25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150eb3c0-cb14-4571-8140-3c6f44f67c25
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/230a2baa-e281-4b53-bfaa-c781320a179c
  n/a

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