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(IBM TM1) Upgrade to IBM Planning Analytics Cloud

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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29 Sep 2020 at 07:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the upgrade of IBM Planning Analytics Cloud, under the title "(IBM TM1) Upgrade to IBM Planning Analytics Cloud." This project falls within the category of systems consultancy services and software-related services. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, awarded as a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 11 Framework. The contract, valued at £94,000, has been active since its award date on 17th September 2020, and will run until 30th September 2022. Delivery is expected to take place at the University's site in Southampton, with a notable aspect being the need for prompt support services due to compatibility issues identified from previous software versions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software consultancy and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the contract and the requirement for responsive support to minimise operational disruptions. Businesses engaged in providing compatible software solutions, system upgrades, and IT consultancy are likely to benefit from this contract's requirements, as the University seeks reliable partners to enhance its operational capabilities and ensure support for its educational objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(IBM TM1) Upgrade to IBM Planning Analytics Cloud

Notice Description

The University must ensure that it provides robust student number plans and fee income estimates. This data is essential to inform the University's Economy Model and business plans. Student number plans and fee income are captured using IBM Cognos TM1, which went live in September 2017. The implementation of the software was delayed due to several staff changes and the complexity of the model, hence the requirement to upgrade 3 (three) years after the initial launch. The University's current version of IBM Cognos TM1 is now several years old and since September 2019 it has not been supported by IBM, with it having been replaced by a new version of the software. The University now runs the risk that neither we, nor our supplier, Simpson Associates, will get any support from IBM to repair any bugs or faults that occur. In the past year there were 26 (twenty six) incidents, 6 (six) problems, 5 (five) change requests, 8 (eight) outages and 24 (twenty four) request tickets. We have also experienced a compatibility issue between our current version of student number planning and workstations that had been upgraded to Windows 10. Additional information: This contract has been awarded under the CCS G-Cloud 11 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-947dcc65-6534-4973-b066-5119bb1e2aa7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bcadec-0a52-4f33-ae3f-6e7f897b2140
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 2-3 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
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

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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