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Provision of IT Infrastructure Hardware, Software and Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of IT Infrastructure Hardware, Software and Support," engaging Softcat PLC as the supplier. This contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and pertains to the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19th June 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 17th July 2025 and continue until 16th July 2030. An award was made on 26th June 2025, with the relevant documentation published on 20th October 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those capable of supplying comprehensive IT infrastructure solutions, including hardware and software. Companies with robust capabilities in providing ongoing technical support and innovative IT solutions could leverage this contract as a platform for growth. However, this opportunity may be more suitable for large enterprises like Softcat PLC, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the scale and complexity of the requirements specified by the Bank of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of IT Infrastructure Hardware, Software and Support

Notice Description

Provision of IT Infrastructure Hardware, Software and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-027886df-da69-4274-ae94-6d8c6b9a4974
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4901141-b42c-4750-b35b-3ca22b4c89be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£422,464 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£422,464 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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