Award

Database and Operating Software Package

BANK OF ENGLAND

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26 Sep 2024 at 14:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a public procurement process for a "Database and Operating Software Package," specifically for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription Licenses. This contract, identified as CON/1001531, involves a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement method being selective. The contract, valued at £34,150.67, spans from 5th July 2024 to 31st July 2025. The delivery location is in England, United Kingdom, and the industry category is services within the realm of database and operating software packages. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd July 2024 and the award date on 3rd July 2024.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering database and operating software solutions. Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, has been awarded this contract. Companies with robust capabilities in delivering and supporting enterprise software solutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those seeking to partner with high-profile institutions like the Bank of England. Leveraging frameworks and selective procurement methods can streamline entry into lucrative public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Database and Operating Software Package

Notice Description

Framework Contract Call Off Order - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription Licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d32f681-60c0-4542-a2db-6fc615f222f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971963bf-6230-46d2-b33a-542ec72e2a99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 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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