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SPSS Software Renewal (now APAD Solutions)

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Aug 2025 at 10:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed the procurement process for SPSS software renewal, now categorised under APAD Solutions. This contract, focusing on software supply services, was directly awarded without competition due to its below-threshold status. The award, finalised on 20 August 2025, is set to expire on 31 July 2028. The software, crucial for statistical analysis and data management, will be used by the School of Psychology in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Version 1 Solutions Limited has been identified as the supplier, with the service to be delivered in the South East region of the UK.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on statistical and data analysis tools. Large enterprises with expertise in the educational and public sector domains, similar to Version 1 Solutions Limited, may stand to benefit from such direct awards. Companies looking to establish or strengthen partnerships with public authorities should focus on building relationships and enhancing service portfolios to match the specific demands of institutions like the University of Kent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPSS Software Renewal (now APAD Solutions)

Notice Description

SPSS, which stands for Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, is a software suite used for statistical analysis, data management, and data mining. It's widely used in various fields, including social sciences, market research, and healthcare, for analysing quantitative data. This software are being used by School of Psychology. Version1 is the sole supplier of this software in the UK (as confirmed the IBM company). It came to the University's attention that there is a business arrangement between IBM and the business partner which makes SPSS product will no longer be referenced directly on correspondence but will instead be identified as part of the wider APAD solution. The University is looking to renew the current SPSS Statistics Premium (now APAD Gold Maximum) and Amos (now APAD Titanium)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050097-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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