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Cost of Living Allowance Calculator

CPS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), based in London, has awarded a procurement contract for a "Cost of Living Allowance Calculator" to ECA International. This is a subscription service aimed at assisting the CPS International team in determining the cost of living allowances for staff posted overseas. The deployment is targeted across approximately 20 countries, including Turkey, Greece, and the United States. The procurement falls under the services category with a classification in "Subscription services" (CPV code 79980000). The contract, valued at £93,720, commenced on 27th February 2023 and will run until 27th February 2026. This procurement process was conducted through a single tender action considered below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 17th February 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in software subscription services, particularly those capable of delivering calculated allowances for international postings. With a focus on the public sector's demand for precise and adaptable tools, the contract is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with innovative solutions that can enhance the efficiency of international mobility services stand to benefit significantly, as this aligns with the CPS's requirements. The procurement strategy reflects a selective method, indicating potential for future framework agreements that could be leveraged by businesses to access ongoing and recurring opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost of Living Allowance Calculator

Notice Description

For the provision of an annual subscription for a Cost of Living Allowance calculator for a 2-year term. This will allow the CPS International team to determine the cost of living allowance to be paid to staff posted overseas. The current deployment plans are for postings to approximately 20 countries including Turkey, Greece, Barbados, Romania, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nigeria, Spain, France, South Africa, Italy, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Albania, Poland, USA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8441b33-a3dd-4782-8c42-a404db5f6729
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d10e5c-63e2-4ce0-beaa-4cfc3f18b8db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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