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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of data storage software licences, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and falls under the data storage services category (CPV code 72317000). This contract pertains to the delivery of services within England, United Kingdom. The tendering period concluded on 14 April 2026, and the contract is set to run from 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2027. The award was finalised on 10 June 2026 and officially published on 2 July 2026. The project is valued at £51,840.82, emphasising a significant investment in enhancing data storage solutions.

This procurement represents a lucrative opportunity for large-scale companies specialising in data storage services to work with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England. Given the scale of the contract, it is particularly suitable for well-established firms with a capacity to provide comprehensive data storage solutions. While this specific contract is awarded, businesses in this sector may benefit from monitoring similar opportunities, especially those tied to ongoing or framework agreements, to foster growth and establish strong public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Data Storage Software licences

Notice Description

Provision of Data Storage Software licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e200620-d7b7-4b58-a424-254eed0cafaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce60f64-d745-4fe3-a227-3eaab2c04dee
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

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


CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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