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Provision of Network Management Licenses and Hardware Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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10 Nov 2025 at 12:57

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09 Jul 2024 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Network Management Licenses and Hardware Support" was undertaken by the Bank of England, located in London, England. The contract has been classified under the network management software services category and involved a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process advanced to the award stage with the contract being officially awarded on 23 September 2025, and the contract period lasting from 8 November 2025 to 29 April 2027. The tender, valued at £50,731.58, was aimed at the provision of services throughout England. Key dates included the tender period end date of 22 October 2025, emphasizing a structured timeline for participants.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses with expertise in network management software services. Given the scale and nature of the framework agreement, it is particularly well-suited to businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and sustained support over the contract duration. However, it was indicated that the opportunity was not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the contract awarded to Softcat PLC, a large organisation based in the UK, the tender underscores significant business growth prospects for firms with the capabilities to meet high-level technological requirements and service deliverables.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Network Management Licenses and Hardware Support

Notice Description

Provision of Network Management Licenses and Hardware Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-190cc091-b67f-49be-9395-ac5dc841860f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823b4a0f-859a-4ccf-8837-d852c6b35eee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,731 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£614,572 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 29 Apr 2027 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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