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IBM Planning Analytics Subscription and Support

HM TREASURY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2026 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Mar 2026 at 09:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Mar 2026 at 17:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HM Treasury, located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "IBM Planning Analytics Subscription and Support." This contract involves the acquisition of a 12-month licence for IBM Planning Analytics Advanced Processor Value Unit (PVU) Annual SW Subscription & Support, classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method due to the intellectual property rights held by IBM as the OEM, with no available alternatives. The contract, valued at £495,488, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, covering deliveries across the UK. The award notice was published on 23rd April 2026.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and subscriptions. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in proprietary software solutions can particularly benefit due to the exclusive rights required to provide services like OSCAR securely. Suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the UK market or those holding strong intellectual property positions may find similar procurement processes advantageous as they reinforce the supply chain's reliance on established technology innovators like IBM.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Planning Analytics Subscription and Support

Notice Description

12 months Licence for IBM Planning Analytics Advanced Processor Value Unit (PVU) Annual SW Subscription & Support

Procurement Information

IBM as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the software holds the intellectual property right. No other alternatives exist as these are the only licences that allow OSCAR to be used securely without ramifications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037185-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£495,488 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£495,488 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM TREASURY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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