Award

SAS Viya 4 Software Licence Renewal

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 13:23

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 14:37

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 11:04

PlanningUpdate

18 Aug 2025 at 07:39

Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is governed by the UKPGA legal basis and is led by HM Revenue & Customs, a central government public authority located at 100 Parliament Street, London. This process involves the renewal of the SAS Viya 4 Software Licence, a critical component in the IT services industry which includes consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method due to SAS Software Limited's exclusive rights to publish and maintain the software. The contract covers the period from 24th December 2025 to 14th December 2028, with a gross value of GBP 62,112,107, and was signed on 24th December 2025. The latest stage of the procurement has transitioned to the 'award' phase, ensuring that SAS Software Limited will supply the required services throughout the contractual period as specified.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those that can engage in consulting and support for software development. However, due to the specific procurement method utilised—direct award—opportunities are limited to SAS Software Limited as the provider of SAS Viya 4. Companies looking to partner or subcontract with SAS Software Limited may find advantageous roles in delivering associated support under the contract's umbrella. The high value of the contract, combined with its extensive period, denotes significant business prospects for well-established IT firms capable of handling large-scale software management within government frameworks.

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Notice Title

SAS Viya 4 Software Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of 1811 Software licence subscription renewal.

Procurement Information

SAS Software publish and maintain the SAS Viya 4 software. The supplier will be responsible for the provision of the software for the term of this agreement. No other Supplier are able to provide the software and the support for the software without additional costs and additional risks to the services reliant on this software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011367-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,760,089 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£51,760,089 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hmrcsupportsapariba@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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