Planning

Request for Information - Statistical Analysis Software Licensing and Usage Review

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking information for a project titled "Request for Information - Statistical Analysis Software Licensing and Usage Review". As the buying organisation, the University aims to review its existing software licensing arrangements due to rising costs and changing requirements. This initiative falls under the industry category of "Software Package and Information Systems" and "IT Services: Consulting, Software Development, Internet and Support". The pertinent location is Manchester, with the delivery address postal code being M139PL. An early engagement notice was published on 14th November 2025, with a project deadline set for 1st December 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical analysis software and IT consulting to engage with a prestigious educational institution. It is particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer licensing optimisation and cost reduction strategies. Involvement in this request for information could lead to future procurement opportunities, as the University is exploring potential software transitions and cost reduction strategies. This initial RFI stage is not a formal request for bids but allows businesses to showcase their expertise and lay groundwork for future collaboration.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - Statistical Analysis Software Licensing and Usage Review

Notice Description

The University of Manchester currently holds licences for a statistical and scientific analysis tool, which can create high-quality scientific graphs. Rising licensing costs and evolving usage requirements necessitate a review of existing arrangements and potential alternatives. This project will engage with a partner to explore cost reduction strategies, licence optimisation, and potential software transitions, with academic consultation and product ownership as central components. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Please note - This process is not a formal request for bids. The RFI may ask for prices/costs but this is for information purposes only at this stage. The publication of this RFI does not commit the University to any procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a12a228e-423f-467b-9fcc-3f97bcff44ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc7497d-4032-4795-b9c9-96cbc5d4eb15
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01612758857

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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