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Provision of an Integrated Highways Asset Management System (IHAMS) Solution Direct Award via CCS VAS

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2024 at 15:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for the Provision of an Integrated Highways Asset Management System (IHAMS) Solution to Causeway Technologies. The contract, valued at £1,767,012 GBP, was directly awarded via CCS VAS framework agreement with a contract period starting on December 20, 2023, and ending on December 19, 2029. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on December 14, 2023. The system implementation costs and 6 years of support are included in the awarded value.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses interested in providing Software package and information systems within the North East region of the United Kingdom. SMEs and VCSE organisations, especially those well-versed in delivering integrated solutions for asset management systems, are encouraged to explore this opportunity. Durham County Council, the contracting authority, has outlined a long-term commitment with Causeway Technologies for the IHAMS solution, offering potential extensions up to 2033. Businesses seeking to expand their services in the public infrastructure sector should consider leveraging their expertise to compete effectively in this particular procurement stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Integrated Highways Asset Management System (IHAMS) Solution Direct Award via CCS VAS

Notice Description

Following extensive market research and engagement, the Highways Team have identified a solution to a new IHAMS that will satisfy budget, timescale, system specification and future-proof the provision with a long term commitment and have award a contract to Causeway via Direct Award utilising the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement ref: RM6259 (CCS VAS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb6b11cb-0bef-4e9b-a76c-adf83799baad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7bf040-fe63-41db-9ccf-3a82e8cdb3fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,767,012 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,767,012 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2023 - 19 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Little
Contact Email
christine.little@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000260000

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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