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title: "Provision of Cognos Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Provision of Cognos Licences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b5ef66-0877-46d1-b0a9-841eff154617

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the renewal of Cognos licences, classified under software package and information systems. With a contract period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027, the procurement was executed by selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The supplier, Academia Limited, has been contracted for a total value of £82,699.44. The procurement is based in Southampton, England, and is aimed at renewing software services critical for the University's ongoing needs, with initial tenders collected until 6th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software and IT services, especially smaller enterprises and voluntary organisations seeking to engage in similar future contracts. The skills required to compete successfully in this procurement include expertise in software systems and the capability to deliver within the stipulated contract period. As renewable software services become increasingly vital for educational institutions, businesses with innovation and technical solutions tailored for academia can leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and develop lasting partnerships with influential institutions like the University of Southampton.

## Notice

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to renew the 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 01/03/2026 to 28/02/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a6bdf6-3c68-4f41-9294-79b3e35ba440 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,699 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,699 |
| 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

- 24 Feb 2026 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a6bdf6-3c68-4f41-9294-79b3e35ba440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a6bdf6-3c68-4f41-9294-79b3e35ba440
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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