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title: "IBM Cognos Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8157969d-0248-47c7-a0b8-cd0768278da0"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-01-20"
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# IBM Cognos Licenses

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8157969d-0248-47c7-a0b8-cd0768278da0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a procurement process for IBM Cognos Licences, classified under the accounting software package industry category (CPV code: 48443000). With a total contract value of £4,998,996 GBP, the procurement took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 8th December 2024. The award was published on 20th January 2025, with the contract period set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2028.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the software and IT services sector, especially those specialising in accounting software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider similar future contracts given the MOD's suitability criteria. With the awarded supplier, Computacenter (UK) Ltd, being a large-scale company, smaller businesses can aim to leverage parts procurement processes like framework agreements to establish their market presence and compete effectively in public sector tenders. This procurement exemplifies the MOD's commitment to modernising its software infrastructure, providing a steady long-term project anchoring potential partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of Cognos Licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8484da-c2d2-49a1-b2a0-da65a2950f14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,998,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,998,996 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (U K |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48443000 - Accounting software package

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8484da-c2d2-49a1-b2a0-da65a2950f14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8484da-c2d2-49a1-b2a0-da65a2950f14
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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