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Software Assurance Master Service Agreement

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the Software Assurance Master Service Agreement. The contract, valued at £526,500 GBP, is for the operational managed service of Software Assurance for the bank's key technology vendors. The procurement method used was a direct award (Sole Supplier). The contract period is from February 15, 2021, to February 14, 2023. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract was awarded on February 14, 2021. The location of the delivery address is in England, United Kingdom. The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide software assurance services to the Bank of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for participating in this opportunity. Companies offering information technology services tailored to financial institutions can compete effectively in this procurement process. For businesses looking to grow in the services sector and have relevant expertise in operational managed services, this tender offers a chance to secure a valuable contract with a major financial entity.

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Notice Title

Software Assurance Master Service Agreement

Notice Description

The operational managed service of Software Assurance service for the bank's key technology vendors in the three main areas as shown below: 1. Data Ecosystem Mapping 2. Operational Service 3. Software Assurance Risk Framework & Steering Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18d3ae1d-bda7-440e-b85d-70d70375ef7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92f00be-54f7-46ad-8ffd-2b7c29ffb360
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award (Sole Supplier)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£526,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£526,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2021 - 15 Feb 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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