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title: "2887/MH IBM Cognos Infosphere and Planning Analytics Licenses 2021"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 2887/MH IBM Cognos Infosphere and Planning Analytics Licenses 2021

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fea80e04-fbe4-40c3-9f9b-781116d1a9c3

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process titled "2887/MH IBM Cognos Infosphere and Planning Analytics Licenses 2021," which involved the renewal of IBM software, specifically for financial analysis and accounting packages. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £298,000. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2022. The delivery of goods will primarily occur in Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This opportunity may foster business growth for companies specialising in financial software, particularly those that provide analytics solutions or software licensing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could play a significant role in competing for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with institutional buyers like the University of Sheffield can open doors for ongoing collaborations within the higher education sector.

## Notice

The University had its annual renewal for IBM softwares including Cognos and Infosphere. The KCS Y16018 framework was used in order to effect this renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0d8237-7385-4eb1-953e-f867dccd2df1 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0d8237-7385-4eb1-953e-f867dccd2df1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0d8237-7385-4eb1-953e-f867dccd2df1
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

## Provenance

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