---
title: "Statistics Premium Academic Site License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516a9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# Statistics Premium Academic Site License

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516a9

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for a Statistics Premium Academic Site License, using a direct procurement method without competition, as it falls below the threshold. This contract, categorised under goods, specifically involves license management software packages. The contract with Version 1 Solutions Limited was signed on 12th May 2025 and covers the delivery location within the UKD region. The procurement stage has reached the award and contract status, with the contract having commenced on 1st June 2025 and set to end on 31st May 2030. The total value of the contract is £45,175, and details were published on the Find a Tender Service.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and management services. Large-scale companies that specialise in providing academic software solutions could find similar opportunities appealing, especially those familiar with direct procurement processes that do not require competition. Businesses capable of delivering goods aligned with academic institutions' needs, like Version 1 Solutions Limited, could leverage such contracts to foster long-term business growth and establish robust relationships within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University have used Academic Site Licenses and IBM are the sole supplier of these licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022523-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,175 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022523-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022523-2025
  19th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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