---
title: "UOEUE2826442026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06fa63"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Exeter"
published: "2026-09-15"
---

# UOEUE2826442026

Buyer: University of Exeter  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06fa63

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## Summary

The University of Exeter procured software support services for IBM Cognos, covering an annual software subscription and support renewal for 280 units. The requirement is focused on maintaining access to and support for IBM Cognos software rather than supplying general IT services. The buying organisation is the University of Exeter, a public authority based in Exeter. The service is classified under CPV 72261000, software support services. This requirement is relevant to suppliers with a direct capability in IBM Cognos subscription management, licence renewal and associated technical support. It is a single, undivided requirement, covering the university’s stated subscription and support need as one package.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition. SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED was selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 19 June 2026 and runs from 20 June 2026 to 20 June 2027. Its value is £40,863.96 excluding VAT, or £49,036.75 including VAT. The award covers the single requirement for IBM Cognos software subscription and support renewal. The published outcome records an active award and an active contract. The procurement was not evaluated through a competitive tender, so no competitive scoring basis or submission deadline applies to this outcome.

This procurement indicates recurring demand from the University of Exeter for managed IBM Cognos software access and support, at a scale involving 280 annual subscription and support units. A credible future competitor would need to understand IBM Cognos licensing, renewal administration and support delivery, and be able to maintain continuity for a university environment. Relevant capability includes managing a substantial software estate, handling subscription changes accurately and providing dependable technical assistance throughout the service period. The appointed supplier is recorded as a large organisation, suggesting that the requirement can suit providers with established operational capacity, structured account management and the resources to support a sizeable institutional software renewal rather than small, ad hoc assignments.

## Notice

IBM Cognos Software Product - ANNUAL SW SUBSCRIPTION & SUPPORT RENEWAL x 280

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087415-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,863 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of Exeter |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Postcode area | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087415-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087415-2026
  15th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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