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title: "Spectrum Protect (IBM) Cognos License Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-240a45a0-53a8-4102-be9c-b88861d32ef8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2020-02-24"
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# Spectrum Protect (IBM) Cognos License Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-240a45a0-53a8-4102-be9c-b88861d32ef8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Southampton, seeking to renew licences for IBM Cognos software under the title "Spectrum Protect (IBM) Cognos License Renewal." This tender, categorised under software-related services, was concluded on 21st February 2020. The total contract value amounts to £78,692.73, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2020 to 28th February 2021. The procurement method utilised for this tender was selective, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, primarily based in Southampton, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those experienced in software licensing and maintenance. Companies capable of providing software-related services aligned with IBM Cognos offerings would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the contract has been awarded to Academia Limited, it indicates ongoing demand in this sector, which may inspire other businesses to explore similar avenues for growth and potential partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Continuation of software licencing for IBM / Cognos Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a585fe3d-f894-4179-add4-b18ec15ff1b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,692 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,692 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a585fe3d-f894-4179-add4-b18ec15ff1b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a585fe3d-f894-4179-add4-b18ec15ff1b4
  24th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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