Award

Renewal of Technology Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

13 Jan 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed an award process for the procurement titled "Renewal of Technology Services" in the maintenance of information technology software industry category. The tender, valued at £133,008.10, involves the provision of additional Windows Desktop licences and maintenance, or the provision of Windows desktop and server licences and support. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st December 2026, covering the delivery region of England, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 13th January 2025, following the completion of the tender period, which ended on 29th November 2024.

This procurement offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software maintenance and support services to collaborate with a prominent financial institution. Medium enterprises, especially those experienced in providing Windows desktop and server solutions, could benefit significantly from this contract by enhancing their credentials and expanding their client base. The successful bidder, Softcat PLC, is a large-scale supplier capable of meeting the requirements of the Bank of England, illustrating the advantageous market position and the level of expertise required to secure such high-profile contracts.

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Notice Title

Renewal of Technology Services

Notice Description

Provision of additional Windows Desktop licences and maintenance or Provision of Windows desktop and server licences and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d6e6412-e54d-4bdf-9d5f-9d6c5723ead5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/518e0ed8-c6d1-46c5-984d-ab6f000528a8
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,008 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,008 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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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