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SAS 9 and Viya 4 Software Licensing

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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08 Apr 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Office for National Statistics involves the licensing of SAS 9 and Viya 4 software. This contract, valued at £9,836,747, pertains to the industry category of software packages and information systems, with its services being delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement used a 'selective' method as a call-off from a framework agreement and is currently in the 'Award' stage, having been completed. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16th March 2026, with the contract period extending from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2031. The Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales, acted as the buyer in this process, with SAS Software Limited, a large company based in Buckinghamshire, serving as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in software services and solutions, particularly those capable of offering large-scale software licensing and migration support. While the procurement method was selective, aligning with a framework agreement, businesses with a portfolio and experience in large-scale software deployments could leverage their experience to engage in similar future opportunities. Although SMEs and VCSEs might not find this specific contract suitable, aligning with large-scale suppliers like SAS Software Limited could enhance their capability to compete in such lucrative procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAS 9 and Viya 4 Software Licensing

Notice Description

SAS Viya 4 Migration Bundle - SAS Viya 4 Licenses & SAS 9 Licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8430db4f-bf29-4864-bd2f-e9f8cacf9706
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06513c12-0d3f-4f87-9bcf-012690136a49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£9,836,747 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,836,747 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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