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UOEUE2826442026

University of Exeter

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15 Sep 2026 at 15:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter procured software support services for IBM Cognos, covering an annual software subscription and support renewal for 280 units. The requirement is focused on maintaining access to and support for IBM Cognos software rather than supplying general IT services. The buying organisation is the University of Exeter, a public authority based in Exeter. The service is classified under CPV 72261000, software support services. This requirement is relevant to suppliers with a direct capability in IBM Cognos subscription management, licence renewal and associated technical support. It is a single, undivided requirement, covering the university’s stated subscription and support need as one package.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition. SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED was selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 19 June 2026 and runs from 20 June 2026 to 20 June 2027. Its value is £40,863.96 excluding VAT, or £49,036.75 including VAT. The award covers the single requirement for IBM Cognos software subscription and support renewal. The published outcome records an active award and an active contract. The procurement was not evaluated through a competitive tender, so no competitive scoring basis or submission deadline applies to this outcome.

This procurement indicates recurring demand from the University of Exeter for managed IBM Cognos software access and support, at a scale involving 280 annual subscription and support units. A credible future competitor would need to understand IBM Cognos licensing, renewal administration and support delivery, and be able to maintain continuity for a university environment. Relevant capability includes managing a substantial software estate, handling subscription changes accurately and providing dependable technical assistance throughout the service period. The appointed supplier is recorded as a large organisation, suggesting that the requirement can suit providers with established operational capacity, structured account management and the resources to support a sizeable institutional software renewal rather than small, ad hoc assignments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOEUE2826442026

Notice Description

IBM Cognos Software Product - ANNUAL SW SUBSCRIPTION & SUPPORT RENEWAL x 280

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fa63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087415-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,863 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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