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Licences for SAS Analytics Pro plus access engines

Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr)

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16 Sep 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr) procured software-related services to secure licences for SAS Analytics Pro and access engines. The requirement covers cloud software and associated software package and information systems, delivered for Medr in Cardiff, Wales. Medr used the Government Commercial Agency G-Cloud 14 agreement, Lot 2 for cloud software, to appoint a supplier. The procurement is relevant to software publishers, authorised resellers and cloud technology providers able to supply SAS Analytics Pro licences and access engines to a public-sector education and research body. The selected supplier, SAS Software Ltd, is a large software provider, indicating that direct access to the required SAS products and the ability to fulfil licensing requirements were central to the requirement.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. Medr used a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, through the G-Cloud 14 cloud software agreement. The requirement was evaluated on price and received one bid. SAS Software Ltd was awarded the contract on 4 June 2026. The contract is active, signed on the same date, and has a value of £138,605. The original procurement lot was cancelled, while the award associated with it is recorded as active. The contract includes an option to extend for a further 12 months. The procurement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and used an award route stated to fall outside the scope of the relevant directive.

This award demonstrates demand from Medr for specialist SAS analytics software delivered through a public-sector cloud purchasing route. Businesses competing for similar requirements will need authorised access to SAS Analytics Pro and its access engines, together with the capability to provide compliant cloud software licences to a UK public body. A credible competitor should be able to work through an established public-sector framework or equivalent purchasing arrangement, offer clear licensing and access terms, and compete strongly on price, since price was the recorded evaluation basis. The single bid and appointment of SAS Software Ltd also indicate that product authority, licensing fulfilment and reliable supply may be important differentiators when this requirement is next considered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licences for SAS Analytics Pro plus access engines

Notice Description

Medr utilised the Government Commercial Agency G-Cloud 14 agreement RM1557.14, Lot 2: Cloud software to appoint a supplier to secure licences for SAS Analytics Pro plus access engines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medr utilised the Government Commercial Agency G-Cloud 14 agreement RM1557.14, Lot 2: Cloud software to appoint a supplier to secure licences for SAS Analytics Pro plus access engines.

Options: The contract can be extended by a further 12 months.

Procurement Information

Medr utilised the Government Commercial Agency G-Cloud 14 agreement RM1557.14, Lot 2: Cloud software to appoint a supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087613-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,605 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAS Software Limited

Further Information

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