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title: "Cost of Living Allowance Calculator"
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# Cost of Living Allowance Calculator

Buyer: CPS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8441b33-a3dd-4782-8c42-a404db5f6729

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), based in London, has awarded a procurement contract for a "Cost of Living Allowance Calculator" to ECA International. This is a subscription service aimed at assisting the CPS International team in determining the cost of living allowances for staff posted overseas. The deployment is targeted across approximately 20 countries, including Turkey, Greece, and the United States. The procurement falls under the services category with a classification in "Subscription services" (CPV code 79980000). The contract, valued at £93,720, commenced on 27th February 2023 and will run until 27th February 2026. This procurement process was conducted through a single tender action considered below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 17th February 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in software subscription services, particularly those capable of delivering calculated allowances for international postings. With a focus on the public sector's demand for precise and adaptable tools, the contract is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with innovative solutions that can enhance the efficiency of international mobility services stand to benefit significantly, as this aligns with the CPS's requirements. The procurement strategy reflects a selective method, indicating potential for future framework agreements that could be leveraged by businesses to access ongoing and recurring opportunities.

## Notice

For the provision of an annual subscription for a Cost of Living Allowance calculator for a 2-year term. This will allow the CPS International team to determine the cost of living allowance to be paid to staff posted overseas. The current deployment plans are for postings to approximately 20 countries including Turkey, Greece, Barbados, Romania, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nigeria, Spain, France, South Africa, Italy, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Albania, Poland, USA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d10e5c-63e2-4ce0-beaa-4cfc3f18b8db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,720 |
| 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 | CPS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d10e5c-63e2-4ce0-beaa-4cfc3f18b8db
- 22 Mar 2023 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d10e5c-63e2-4ce0-beaa-4cfc3f18b8db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d10e5c-63e2-4ce0-beaa-4cfc3f18b8db
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/998868c7-ec76-4037-97c6-e83baf5fb9e6
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