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Linux Engineer

BANK OF ENGLAND

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18 Mar 2024 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has recently awarded a contract for a Linux Engineer service, procured from Softcat PLC under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products category. The procurement process was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd January 2024 to 30th June 2024. The buying organisation, Bank of England, based in London, England, completed the procurement on 11th December 2023.

This tender for Linux Engineer services presents opportunities for IT businesses offering consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies with experience in IT services and a suitability for providing services to large organisations like the Bank of England would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses interested in government contracts for technology products and services should explore potential collaborations under the Crown Commercial Services framework.

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Notice Title

Linux Engineer

Notice Description

Linux Engineer which was procured from Softcat PLC. This is a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and associated services, reference RM6068.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-262533df-b0ad-4804-8330-5cf512629fb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7ef547-42d9-48d0-a08e-62511aa057ab
Current Stage
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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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,875 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 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
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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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