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title: "(IBM TM1) Upgrade to IBM Planning Analytics Cloud"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# (IBM TM1) Upgrade to IBM Planning Analytics Cloud

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-947dcc65-6534-4973-b066-5119bb1e2aa7

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the upgrade of IBM Planning Analytics Cloud, under the title "(IBM TM1) Upgrade to IBM Planning Analytics Cloud." This project falls within the category of systems consultancy services and software-related services. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, awarded as a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 11 Framework. The contract, valued at £94,000, has been active since its award date on 17th September 2020, and will run until 30th September 2022. Delivery is expected to take place at the University's site in Southampton, with a notable aspect being the need for prompt support services due to compatibility issues identified from previous software versions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software consultancy and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the contract and the requirement for responsive support to minimise operational disruptions. Businesses engaged in providing compatible software solutions, system upgrades, and IT consultancy are likely to benefit from this contract's requirements, as the University seeks reliable partners to enhance its operational capabilities and ensure support for its educational objectives.

## Notice

The University must ensure that it provides robust student number plans and fee income estimates. This data is essential to inform the University's Economy Model and business plans. Student number plans and fee income are captured using IBM Cognos TM1, which went live in September 2017. The implementation of the software was delayed due to several staff changes and the complexity of the model, hence the requirement to upgrade 3 (three) years after the initial launch. The University's current version of IBM Cognos TM1 is now several years old and since September 2019 it has not been supported by IBM, with it having been replaced by a new version of the software. The University now runs the risk that neither we, nor our supplier, Simpson Associates, will get any support from IBM to repair any bugs or faults that occur. In the past year there were 26 (twenty six) incidents, 6 (six) problems, 5 (five) change requests, 8 (eight) outages and 24 (twenty four) request tickets. We have also experienced a compatibility issue between our current version of student number planning and workstations that had been upgraded to Windows 10. Additional information: This contract has been awarded under the CCS G-Cloud 11 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bcadec-0a52-4f33-ae3f-6e7f897b2140 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| 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 | SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bcadec-0a52-4f33-ae3f-6e7f897b2140

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bcadec-0a52-4f33-ae3f-6e7f897b2140
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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