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Provision of Red Hat Professional Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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24 Nov 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process for the provision of Red Hat Professional Services, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This selective tender, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, culminated in an active award on 6th November 2025. The contract, valued at £83,671.66, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2026. The services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, focused on a services category, had its tender period ending on 29th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consultancy and software development. Enterprises capable of meeting the demands of a prestigious financial institution like the Bank of England, especially those that can deliver high-quality professional services, stand to benefit substantially. While the tender was not open specifically to SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with the appropriate capacity and experience, such as Softcat PLC, which won the contract, remain ideal candidates for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Red Hat Professional Services

Notice Description

Provision of Red Hat Professional Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ac22b1f-db3c-49b7-bb7d-3daaf513fa9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be197d45-175a-4be7-88a5-6f849ac51a37
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,671 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,671 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
020 3461 4878

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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