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Communications software tool

BANK OF ENGLAND

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Communications software tool" was facilitated by the Bank of England, aimed at enhancing their Internal Communications Team. Categorised under "Software package and information systems," this contract serves the services industry and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage with an active award status dated 9th March 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited process via competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 1st April 2023. The contract period extends from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026. This procurement supports a strategic communications initiative by one of the UK's leading financial institutions.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering communications solutions. While not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCS organisations, large-scale enterprises focusing on software might find significant growth prospects due to the stable contract terms and defined scope. Forfront Limited, located in London, has been awarded this contract valued at £55,780, showcasing the opportunities available to firms capable of delivering sophisticated communication tools to high-profile public bodies like the Bank of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications software tool

Notice Description

Communications software tool for Internal Communications Team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ed4a13b-7bed-4eff-98a1-22ef33780a9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b1a25b-ea32-4ec2-92db-3f9bcde73489
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
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
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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

FORFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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