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Technology Transformation & Delivery Framework (TDF)

Bank of England

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the Technology Transformation & Delivery Framework (TECH-178), which is a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement supporting the Bank's Technology Directorate. The procurement falls under the 'IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support' category, centered around services at the Bank's premises in London or off-site as necessary. The award was made on 20th October 2025, with the framework contract set to cover a four-year period from 5th December 2025 to 4th December 2029. The procurement followed a selective method through a restricted procedure above the threshold, ensuring comprehensive supplier engagement across various lots with participants such as Accenture, Capgemini, and Cognizant among others.

This procurement process offers sterling opportunities for large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive IT services and consultancy, as evidenced by the framework's established vendors. While the framework does not commit to a minimum spend, the overall potential value of £180 million indicates substantial business growth opportunities for successful suppliers during the contract's duration. The framework is particularly suitable for large IT consultancies with expertise in infrastructure, platform services, and data services, positioning them well to support critical functions and innovations within the Bank's technological infrastructure. Companies offering robust services in architecture, transformation, and advisory are also likely to find significant avenues for engagement and growth within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Transformation & Delivery Framework (TDF)

Notice Description

The Bank of England is looking to conduct a restricted tender procedure for a Technology Transformation & Delivery Framework (TDF). Many of the Bank's critical functions and processes rely upon its technology infrastructure and systems. The maintenance, development, and continuous innovation of these systems by the Bank's technology staff supported by external industry experts is critical for the Bank's future operations. The Bank wishes to set up a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of services to support the various functions of the Bank's Technology Directorate. The Bank anticipates that the appointed suppliers will provide project delivery services both on-site at the Bank's premises as well as off-site where appropriate. Lot 1 - Infrastructure Services Lot 2 - Platform Services Lot 3 - Recruit, Train, Deploy Lot 4 - Enterprise Services Lot 5 - Product Delivery and Management Lot 6 - Data Services Lot 7 - Architecture, Transformation and Advisory The TDF will be in place for four years with an estimated spend as specified, but no minimum spend commitment. Additional information: Candidates are advised this procurement will be conducted via the Bank's e-tendering portal, Proactis, which can be accessed via the following website. The event number is REQ/1000314. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login 1. Please register for a user account to gain access to the procurement documentation for this opportunity. If you are already registered, and are unable to find the event, then please carry out the second point. 2. Send an e-mail to: Technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk to be added to the event. Please title your e-mail "Tech178 TDF Tender" and include the full Company name and Organisation ID from Proactis, to allow us to attach you to the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17a1195a-99b7-4535-934c-c6c0eb5a26a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3705600-c937-4be6-aa80-1ac0c6ebc912
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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