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title: "Architecture as a Service"
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# Architecture as a Service

Buyer: VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e580be8b-d443-4e8d-b28f-8cb8f71e8021

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a446ef5-71ca-4cfc-9b0b-ca681ca8ae24 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,100 |
| 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 | 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 | MASTEK (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a446ef5-71ca-4cfc-9b0b-ca681ca8ae24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a446ef5-71ca-4cfc-9b0b-ca681ca8ae24
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6692c3c8-dd2c-485f-bf5b-d9202a3ff58b

## Provenance

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