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title: "SPSS Software Renewal (now APAD Solutions)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b1d"
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# SPSS Software Renewal (now APAD Solutions)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b1d

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed the procurement process for SPSS software renewal, now categorised under APAD Solutions. This contract, focusing on software supply services, was directly awarded without competition due to its below-threshold status. The award, finalised on 20 August 2025, is set to expire on 31 July 2028. The software, crucial for statistical analysis and data management, will be used by the School of Psychology in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Version 1 Solutions Limited has been identified as the supplier, with the service to be delivered in the South East region of the UK.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on statistical and data analysis tools. Large enterprises with expertise in the educational and public sector domains, similar to Version 1 Solutions Limited, may stand to benefit from such direct awards. Companies looking to establish or strengthen partnerships with public authorities should focus on building relationships and enhancing service portfolios to match the specific demands of institutions like the University of Kent.

## Notice

SPSS, which stands for Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, is a software suite used for statistical analysis, data management, and data mining. It's widely used in various fields, including social sciences, market research, and healthcare, for analysing quantitative data. This software are being used by School of Psychology. Version1 is the sole supplier of this software in the UK (as confirmed the IBM company). It came to the University's attention that there is a business arrangement between IBM and the business partner which makes SPSS product will no longer be referenced directly on correspondence but will instead be identified as part of the wider APAD solution. The University is looking to renew the current SPSS Statistics Premium (now APAD Gold Maximum) and Amos (now APAD Titanium)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050097-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,070 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050097-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050095-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050097-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050095-2025
  20th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.version1.com/

## Provenance

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