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IBM SPSS Software License & Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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21 Oct 2021 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is conducting a limited procurement process for the title "IBM SPSS Software License & Maintenance," focusing on the educational sector. This procurement, categorised under goods with the CPV code 48000000 (Software package and information systems), is located in Plymouth, Devon (Postal Code: PL4 8AA, UK). The award procedure was completed on 21st October 2021, with a total contract value of £38,020. The contract was awarded solely to Version 1, the exclusive provider of the IBM SPSS academic site licence in the UK, as the procurement method did not include a prior call for competition due to its sole source nature.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational software, particularly those involved in statistical analysis software and licensing. Companies providing innovative educational technology solutions or those that can offer alternative statistical analysis packages may find a competitive edge in similar future tenders. Engaging with universities and their procurement processes will be essential for businesses seeking growth within the educational sector, especially as institutions increasingly rely on specific proprietary software for research and academic purposes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM SPSS Software License & Maintenance

Notice Description

IBM SPSS is the main statistical analysis package used by the academics for teaching and research which is embedded in many teaching modules and research activities at the University. The academic site licence for IBM SPSS is provided exclusively in the UK by Version 1.

Lot Information

Lot 1

IBM SPSS is the main statistical analysis package used by the academics for teaching and research which is embedded in many teaching modules and research activities. The academic site licence for IBM SPSS is provided exclusively in the UK by Version 1 and thus is classed sole source.

Procurement Information

IBM SPSS is the main statistical analysis package used by the academics for teaching and research which is embedded in many teaching modules and research activities. The academic site licence for IBM SPSS is provided exclusively in the UK by Version 1 and as such can be considered sole source.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ee62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026357-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION 1

Further Information

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