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title: "Award of contract for PRISM and costOS cost management system under G-Cloud"
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# Award of contract for PRISM and costOS cost management system under G-Cloud

Buyer: HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1fac4f-74bc-43f3-b77d-5617b69e2af7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award of a contract by HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED for the PRISM and costOS cost management systems, classified under the Information Systems category. The contract, valued at £971,000, encompasses PRISM cost management software, costOS cost estimating software, G-Cloud hosting services, and associated technical and training support services. The procurement method was a direct award without prior publication of a contract notice, and the contract period commenced on 1 December 2016, culminating on 30 November 2018. The award notice was published on 27 December 2016, and the procurement site is located in Birmingham, England, with the delivery address in the same locality.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software solutions, IT services, and cloud hosting. Companies with capabilities in cost management and estimating software development could find this contract particularly relevant. As the contract was awarded directly, businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector should consider partnerships or collaborations that enable them to align with the specifications outlined in this procurement process, potentially leading to growth through similar future tenders.

## Notice

Direct Award for * PRISM cost management software * costOS cost estimating software * G-Cloud hosting services * Technical and Training support services under G-Cloud framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b042c082-444a-4ea5-95e3-8a597faa050f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £971,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £971,000 |
| 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 | HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems
- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2016 at 12:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b042c082-444a-4ea5-95e3-8a597faa050f
- 27 Dec 2016 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b042c082-444a-4ea5-95e3-8a597faa050f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b042c082-444a-4ea5-95e3-8a597faa050f
  28th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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