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Provision of IBM SPSS Licences and Support

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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03 Jun 2025 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Ltd, acting as a national contracting body for UK policing and public sector agencies, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of IBM SPSS Licences and Support" to IBM United Kingdom Limited. The contract, valued at £1,946,709.41, covers the provision of software subscription and support services for IBM SPSS products. The procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages, was executed through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, addressing the needs of agencies across the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2028, without an extension option. Key procurement stages have been completed, with the award date marking 31 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in analytical, scientific, mathematical, or statistical software packages. Although IBM has secured the contract, the framework's scope implies future opportunities for subcontractors or partners experienced in enhancing SPSS product experience through support and updates. Large enterprises, especially those familiar with the public sector or the comprehensive requirements of such software systems, may find avenues for collaboration in delivering supplementary services or forging strategic partnerships within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of IBM SPSS Licences and Support

Notice Description

This contract award notice follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice published on Find a Tender Service on 31 January 2025 (2025/S 000-003298). This notice is intended to provide confirmation of conclusion of the contract award for the services set out within the published VEAT Notice with the contract now awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited. This award notice is for the provision of IBM SPSS licences and support for IBM SPSS products. BlueLight Commercial Ltd has awarded this contract as a national contracting body for UK Policing and wider public sector agencies who have expressed an interest in participating in a single contract. This Contract is for a term of three (3) years with no extension option, up to the value of PS1,946,709.41. The main item / services to be provided by the Supplier shall include the following: * The provision of IBM Software Subscription and Support for on-premise installations of IBM SPSS software based on the requirements of the User Organisations. * The re-instatement of Software Subscription and Support Coverage for lapsed coverage. * The provision of SPSS software-specific support to resolve incidents and bugs identified by User Organisations in their day-to-day usage of the SPSS software. * Access for User Organisations to ongoing updates of the IBM SPSS products in use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-344addf1-0631-4c7b-abad-767c2f2dfab2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17d01b7-7996-4d06-afdd-3a46f3d7e6ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

48462000 - Mathematical or forecasting software package

48463000 - Statistical software package

72261000 - Software support services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,946,709 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,946,709 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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