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Professional Services and Licenses

BANK OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Professional Services and Licences" was facilitated by the Bank of England, headquartered in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000). The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Softcat PLC. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2026, with the total contract value being £178,227. This procurement covers delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in providing consultancy services related to professional and licensing needs, particularly those with expertise in Planview software. Although the opportunity primarily suits larger enterprises due to the procurement exclusion for SMEs, companies with a robust framework in consultancy or technology services are well-positioned to benefit by leveraging their specialized skills in business analysis. This contract could serve as a gateway for such firms to forge a strategic partnership with an influential financial institution like the Bank of England, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar sectors.

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Notice Title

Professional Services and Licenses

Notice Description

Provision of Planview Professional Services and Licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-265faf38-91f0-400b-8c87-5ad5707112f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b49ac62-4fd6-4ff9-9faf-515b6a65f95c
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

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,227 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,227 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
Not specified

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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