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title: "IBM SPSS Software License & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee62"
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# IBM SPSS Software License & Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee62

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is conducting a limited procurement process for the title "IBM SPSS Software License & Maintenance," focusing on the educational sector. This procurement, categorised under goods with the CPV code 48000000 (Software package and information systems), is located in Plymouth, Devon (Postal Code: PL4 8AA, UK). The award procedure was completed on 21st October 2021, with a total contract value of £38,020. The contract was awarded solely to Version 1, the exclusive provider of the IBM SPSS academic site licence in the UK, as the procurement method did not include a prior call for competition due to its sole source nature.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational software, particularly those involved in statistical analysis software and licensing. Companies providing innovative educational technology solutions or those that can offer alternative statistical analysis packages may find a competitive edge in similar future tenders. Engaging with universities and their procurement processes will be essential for businesses seeking growth within the educational sector, especially as institutions increasingly rely on specific proprietary software for research and academic purposes.

## Notice

IBM SPSS is the main statistical analysis package used by the academics for teaching and research which is embedded in many teaching modules and research activities at the University. The academic site licence for IBM SPSS is provided exclusively in the UK by Version 1.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

IBM SPSS is the main statistical analysis package used by the academics for teaching and research which is embedded in many teaching modules and research activities. The academic site licence for IBM SPSS is provided exclusively in the UK by Version 1 and thus is classed sole source.

### Procurement Information

IBM SPSS is the main statistical analysis package used by the academics for teaching and research which is embedded in many teaching modules and research activities. The academic site licence for IBM SPSS is provided exclusively in the UK by Version 1 and as such can be considered sole source.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026357-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,020 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERSION 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026357-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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