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title: "Software Licence (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Software Licence (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f65cc11e-7389-4620-8888-3403850d2ba6

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves the Department for Work and Pensions, seeking a software licence for a SAS Grid License related to the ATAS DRS project. This contract, valued at £1,900,000 and classified under the CPV description of software package and information systems, was awarded on 25th September 2017, with a contract duration running until 28th September 2018. The procurement method used was a single supplier approach, indicating a direct award rather than a competitive tendering process.

This tender exemplifies opportunities for software and IT service providers, particularly those specialising in advanced analytics and grid computing technologies, to expand their market presence. Since the contract was awarded directly to SAS, other businesses in the software and technology sector may explore future tenders or collaborations with the Department for Work and Pensions, potentially leveraging their competencies to meet similar government IT requirements.

## Notice

SAS Grid License for ATAS DRS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b69db75-b147-4e7c-955f-c46fc5da2ea6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Supplier |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2018 at 10:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b69db75-b147-4e7c-955f-c46fc5da2ea6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b69db75-b147-4e7c-955f-c46fc5da2ea6
  19th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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