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Provision of Regatta Database Licenses and Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a selective procurement process for the "Provision of Regatta Database Licenses and Support," classified under the category of software packages and information systems. The tender was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £35,999.96, covering the period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. Located in England, the process culminated in the award on 26th February 2026, with the contract notice published on 30th March 2026. The buying organisation has entrusted Softcat PLC with providing the required services, fostering collaboration between the public sector and the private enterprise to deliver technological support solutions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreement provisions. Although the procurement does not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale businesses like Softcat PLC have demonstrated their capacity to leverage technical expertise and large-scale delivery infrastructure to secure such contracts. Companies with similar capabilities can position themselves strategically within this sector, collaborating with prestigious entities like the Bank of England, to enhance their business profile and expand their market presence. This process underscores the value of maintaining frameworks and high-level service standards to compete effectively in public procurement sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Regatta Database Licenses and Support

Notice Description

Provision of Regatta Database Licenses and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-269f87c2-dab8-4500-adcb-c4c6b369f056
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb5c2f-9e12-4e26-b1d5-27b2eb410648
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
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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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