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Provision of Cognos Licences

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the renewal of Cognos licences, classified under software package and information systems. With a contract period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027, the procurement was executed by selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The supplier, Academia Limited, has been contracted for a total value of £82,699.44. The procurement is based in Southampton, England, and is aimed at renewing software services critical for the University's ongoing needs, with initial tenders collected until 6th February 2026.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cognos Licences

Notice Description

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to renew the 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 01/03/2026 to 28/02/2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90b5ef66-0877-46d1-b0a9-841eff154617
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a6bdf6-3c68-4f41-9294-79b3e35ba440
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
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
£82,699 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,699 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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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