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title: "Cost Management Tool"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2021-07-29"
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# Cost Management Tool

Buyer: EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58aec9df-d9fe-40de-9c7e-af460c5dba00

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## Summary

The East West Railway Company Limited is seeking services for the provision of a Cost Management Tool, specifically the hosting, licensing, implementation project participation, and support of the Ares PRISM tool. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services, with a contract value of £439,253.90. The procurement method is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period runs from 15 March 2021 to 15 March 2023, with the award of the contract completed on 8 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions and consultancy services in the computing sector. Businesses capable of offers in hosting and implementation services for cost management tools would be particularly well-suited to compete. The duration of the contract allows for potential partnerships and continual development, making it an attractive opportunity for companies looking to expand their service offerings in this field.

## Notice

The services are the provision of hosting, licencing, implementation project participation and support and deployment of the cost management tool, Ares PRISM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adde964-a22a-4ab0-afb4-5b32d1d17055 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £439,253 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,253 |
| 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 | EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adde964-a22a-4ab0-afb4-5b32d1d17055

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adde964-a22a-4ab0-afb4-5b32d1d17055
  29th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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