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title: "Ares Support Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HS2"
published: "2019-05-02"
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# Ares Support Services

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b68ec18-05de-406a-9db0-b8b4af311957

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## Summary

HS2 has recently completed the procurement process for the "Ares Support Services" contract, valued at £696,800, awarded to Ares Software UK Limited. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 18th April 2019 and concludes on 17th April 2020. The tender period ended on 18th April 2019, and the award notice was published on 2nd May 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software support and consulting. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and have a proven track record in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in partnerships or collaborations may also benefit suppliers looking to expand their reach within the public sector through framework agreements like this one.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the award of a contract to Ares Software UK Limited for a maximum PS696,800 on a call off basis for Ares Software Support Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19a0b46-f020-4c66-a289-c700b63c2626 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2019 - 17 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £696,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £696,800 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 May 2019 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19a0b46-f020-4c66-a289-c700b63c2626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19a0b46-f020-4c66-a289-c700b63c2626
  2nd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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