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title: "Provision of IBM SPSS Licences and Support"
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# Provision of IBM SPSS Licences and Support

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-344addf1-0631-4c7b-abad-767c2f2dfab2

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## Summary

BlueLight Commercial Ltd, acting as a national contracting body for UK policing and public sector agencies, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of IBM SPSS Licences and Support" to IBM United Kingdom Limited. The contract, valued at £1,946,709.41, covers the provision of software subscription and support services for IBM SPSS products. The procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages, was executed through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, addressing the needs of agencies across the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2028, without an extension option. Key procurement stages have been completed, with the award date marking 31 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in analytical, scientific, mathematical, or statistical software packages. Although IBM has secured the contract, the framework's scope implies future opportunities for subcontractors or partners experienced in enhancing SPSS product experience through support and updates. Large enterprises, especially those familiar with the public sector or the comprehensive requirements of such software systems, may find avenues for collaboration in delivering supplementary services or forging strategic partnerships within this framework.

## Notice

This contract award notice follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice published on Find a Tender Service on 31 January 2025 (2025/S 000-003298). This notice is intended to provide confirmation of conclusion of the contract award for the services set out within the published VEAT Notice with the contract now awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited. This award notice is for the provision of IBM SPSS licences and support for IBM SPSS products. BlueLight Commercial Ltd has awarded this contract as a national contracting body for UK Policing and wider public sector agencies who have expressed an interest in participating in a single contract. This Contract is for a term of three (3) years with no extension option, up to the value of PS1,946,709.41. The main item / services to be provided by the Supplier shall include the following: * The provision of IBM Software Subscription and Support for on-premise installations of IBM SPSS software based on the requirements of the User Organisations. * The re-instatement of Software Subscription and Support Coverage for lapsed coverage. * The provision of SPSS software-specific support to resolve incidents and bugs identified by User Organisations in their day-to-day usage of the SPSS software. * Access for User Organisations to ongoing updates of the IBM SPSS products in use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17d01b7-7996-4d06-afdd-3a46f3d7e6ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,946,709 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,946,709 |
| 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 | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
- 48462000 - Mathematical or forecasting software package
- 48463000 - Statistical software package
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17d01b7-7996-4d06-afdd-3a46f3d7e6ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17d01b7-7996-4d06-afdd-3a46f3d7e6ca
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/

## Provenance

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