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title: "Provision of an Integrated Highways Asset Management System (IHAMS) Solution Direct Award via CCS VAS"
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# Provision of an Integrated Highways Asset Management System (IHAMS) Solution Direct Award via CCS VAS

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb6b11cb-0bef-4e9b-a76c-adf83799baad

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## Summary

Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for the Provision of an Integrated Highways Asset Management System (IHAMS) Solution to Causeway Technologies. The contract, valued at £1,767,012 GBP, was directly awarded via CCS VAS framework agreement with a contract period starting on December 20, 2023, and ending on December 19, 2029. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on December 14, 2023. The system implementation costs and 6 years of support are included in the awarded value.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses interested in providing Software package and information systems within the North East region of the United Kingdom. SMEs and VCSE organisations, especially those well-versed in delivering integrated solutions for asset management systems, are encouraged to explore this opportunity. Durham County Council, the contracting authority, has outlined a long-term commitment with Causeway Technologies for the IHAMS solution, offering potential extensions up to 2033. Businesses seeking to expand their services in the public infrastructure sector should consider leveraging their expertise to compete effectively in this particular procurement stage.

## Notice

Following extensive market research and engagement, the Highways Team have identified a solution to a new IHAMS that will satisfy budget, timescale, system specification and future-proof the provision with a long term commitment and have award a contract to Causeway via Direct Award utilising the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement ref: RM6259 (CCS VAS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7bf040-fe63-41db-9ccf-3a82e8cdb3fb |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2023 - 19 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,767,012 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,767,012 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2024 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7bf040-fe63-41db-9ccf-3a82e8cdb3fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7bf040-fe63-41db-9ccf-3a82e8cdb3fb
  29th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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