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title: "ARES Prism Licenses 2022"
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# ARES Prism Licenses 2022

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c258544-5742-4c22-b4db-7dafb9b96b50

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "ARES Prism Licenses 2022" was initiated by HS2, a buyer based in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the services category for software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 28th November 2022 to 27th November 2024, with options to extend up to 27th November 2026. The tender deadline was set for 23rd November 2022.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, especially those in the software services industry, to compete for supplying ARES Prism licenses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in software licensing, hosting, and related services are well-suited to engage with the procurement process. The contract value is £4,517,086.44, offering a substantial growth opportunity for successful bidders over the contract period.

## Notice

Contract awarded to ARES PRISM by HS2 through CCS G-cloud 12 RM1557.12 for licenses and hosting. Contract awarded for initial period of 2 years from 28/11/2022 to 27/11/2024, with options to extend up to 27/11/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49718cde-757c-470c-ab52-8ab0f5aadb50 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 27 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,517,086 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,258,543 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARES SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2023 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49718cde-757c-470c-ab52-8ab0f5aadb50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49718cde-757c-470c-ab52-8ab0f5aadb50
  28th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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