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title: "Halo Extension"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98e8514b-223d-4355-be6a-b456db7e4b79"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY"
published: "2025-02-04"
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# Halo Extension

Buyer: VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98e8514b-223d-4355-be6a-b456db7e4b79

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## Summary

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has completed the procurement process for the extension of a software package and information systems contract titled "Halo Extension". The procurement falls under the services category and the location is the South West of England, specifically Bristol (postal code BS5 6XX). The contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded on 18th October 2024, and the contract period runs from 20th October 2024 to 19th October 2025. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract extension presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. SMEs, in particular, can leverage this opportunity to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector, gaining credibility and experience in working with government entities. Business growth can be achieved by delivering quality services that meet government standards, potentially leading to further contract opportunities. The incumbent supplier, Halo Service Solutions, exemplifies the kind of business well-suited to fulfil such contracts, demonstrating capable resources and specialist expertise in the required services.

## Notice

Contract Extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501c610a-b5d7-4bb5-b727-a578ba30ac42 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALO SERVICE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501c610a-b5d7-4bb5-b727-a578ba30ac42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501c610a-b5d7-4bb5-b727-a578ba30ac42
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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