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title: "SAS 9 and Viya 4 Software Licensing"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
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# SAS 9 and Viya 4 Software Licensing

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8430db4f-bf29-4864-bd2f-e9f8cacf9706

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Office for National Statistics involves the licensing of SAS 9 and Viya 4 software. This contract, valued at £9,836,747, pertains to the industry category of software packages and information systems, with its services being delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement used a 'selective' method as a call-off from a framework agreement and is currently in the 'Award' stage, having been completed. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16th March 2026, with the contract period extending from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2031. The Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales, acted as the buyer in this process, with SAS Software Limited, a large company based in Buckinghamshire, serving as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in software services and solutions, particularly those capable of offering large-scale software licensing and migration support. While the procurement method was selective, aligning with a framework agreement, businesses with a portfolio and experience in large-scale software deployments could leverage their experience to engage in similar future opportunities. Although SMEs and VCSEs might not find this specific contract suitable, aligning with large-scale suppliers like SAS Software Limited could enhance their capability to compete in such lucrative procurements.

## Notice

SAS Viya 4 Migration Bundle - SAS Viya 4 Licenses & SAS 9 Licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06513c12-0d3f-4f87-9bcf-012690136a49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,836,747 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,836,747 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06513c12-0d3f-4f87-9bcf-012690136a49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06513c12-0d3f-4f87-9bcf-012690136a49
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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