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20 Jul 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for the "Advanced Predictive Analytics and Deployment APAD Gold Maximum site licence," which involves a statistical software suite developed by IBM. The process was categorised under the "goods" procurement type within the IT and software industry, with the main procurement category focused on analytical and statistical software packages. This tender followed a direct procurement method labelled as "Below threshold - without competition" and was finalised on the 16th of July 2026, with the contract running from the 1st of August 2026 to the 31st of July 2030. The contracting authority is located at the Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UK, catering to the UKH15 region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of statistical and business intelligence software solutions. Companies like Version 1 Solutions Limited, which was awarded this contract, showcase how firms with large-scale operations and expertise in software supply can leverage such opportunities for growth. Businesses that can offer comprehensive software packages similar to IBM's offerings would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature, particularly those capable of servicing public authorities such as universities and other sub-central government bodies. Robust experience in delivering advanced software analytics and deployment solutions will be advantageous in securing similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Advanced Predictive Analytics and Deployment APAD Gold Maximum site licence

Notice Description

A statistical software suite developed by IBM for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, & business intelligence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068407-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

48463000 - Statistical software package

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,856 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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