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Provision of Broadcom VMware licences including maintenance and support

BANK OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:22

Award Notice
Award

22 Sep 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has concluded a selective procurement process via a framework agreement for the "Provision of Broadcom VMware licences including maintenance and support". This tender, classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV: 48000000), involves delivering services across England, United Kingdom. The most recent award, valued at GBP 464,970.06, was made to Softcat PLC with the contract running from 3rd October 2025 to 3rd July 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with significant activity occurring on 27th October 2025.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for large enterprises specialising in software and IT services. In particular, entities that have the capacity to fulfil contract requirements under a framework agreement will find this type of tender appealing. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large suppliers in the IT sector can expand their operations by securing consistent contracts with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England. Engaging in such projects can lead to enhanced credibility, increased revenue, and the potential to secure future contracts in similar high-value sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Broadcom VMware licences including maintenance and support

Notice Description

Provision of Broadcom VMware licences including maintenance and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2de325bd-60bb-4df6-acde-7d444b5de91e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f508ebf8-7d39-4881-bbd1-3731eb672d87
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£464,970 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,131,094 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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