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IBM COGNOS Licences

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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25 Feb 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the supply of IBM COGNOS licences. This procurement, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category (CPV code 48000000), was carried out through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The award, made to Academia Limited, covers the period from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026. The contract, valued at £72,354.20, ensures the University meets its software requirements for the specified duration. Key stakeholders in this process include the University of Southampton as the buyer and Academia Limited as the supplier.

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Notice Title

IBM COGNOS Licences

Notice Description

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to renew the IBM COGNOS licences ("Goods/Services") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Academia ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Goods/Services between the dates of 01/03/2025 to 28/02/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-162f3b20-3386-43bc-ac9b-424b59202091
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922e023c-5dd6-449b-a42b-e1676f1673cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,354 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,354 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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