---
title: "Trove/VISTA Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069440"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069440.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-08"
---

# Trove/VISTA Support

Buyer: VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069440

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042316-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | M-HANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 09:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042316-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042316-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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