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title: "IBM COGNOS Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-162f3b20-3386-43bc-ac9b-424b59202091"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# IBM COGNOS Licences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-162f3b20-3386-43bc-ac9b-424b59202091

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the supply of IBM COGNOS licences. This procurement, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category (CPV code 48000000), was carried out through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The award, made to Academia Limited, covers the period from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026. The contract, valued at £72,354.20, ensures the University meets its software requirements for the specified duration. Key stakeholders in this process include the University of Southampton as the buyer and Academia Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services industry, particularly those specialising in software licensing and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future, given the University's openness to inclusive business participation. By engaging in similar procurement processes, businesses can enhance their market presence and secure lucrative partnerships with prominent educational institutions.

## Notice

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to renew the IBM COGNOS licences ("Goods/Services") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Academia ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Goods/Services between the dates of 01/03/2025 to 28/02/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922e023c-5dd6-449b-a42b-e1676f1673cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,354 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,354 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922e023c-5dd6-449b-a42b-e1676f1673cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922e023c-5dd6-449b-a42b-e1676f1673cc
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

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