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title: "Year 1 of SAS Supplement 20 to Master Licence Agreement (ecm_8752)"
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# Year 1 of SAS Supplement 20 to Master Licence Agreement (ecm_8752)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb2492a4-d7a7-43d7-8bbb-f17537373034

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, seeking to award a contract for "Year 1 of SAS Supplement 20 to Master Licence Agreement." This initiative falls under the software package and information systems category, with a total contract value of £3,695,000. The procurement method was selective, as it was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 30th December 2020 and concluded on 29th December 2021, while the award was published on 31st March 2022, indicating that the process has been completed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and IT services, especially those capable of providing support, maintenance, and upgrades in data analytics. Companies with a focus on innovative solutions in software development and consulting, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this sector could enhance their market presence and facilitate growth in public sector projects.

## Notice

The new contract covers existing licence entitlement to use the software as well as support, maintenance and upgrade rights with additions to facilitate the future roadmap for the services within Data and Analytics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7828acb-8dd9-4428-9f72-964327b0b9c7 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2020 - 29 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,695,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,695,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7828acb-8dd9-4428-9f72-964327b0b9c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7828acb-8dd9-4428-9f72-964327b0b9c7
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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