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Infrastructure licenses and support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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30 Oct 2023 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the provision of Infrastructure licenses and support, under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products framework. The contract, valued at £112,476 GBP, was awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period is from July 31, 2023, to April 20, 2026. The tender was in the award stage, with key dates being the tender period ending on July 26, 2023.

This contract award by the Bank of England presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems. Businesses suited for this contract should have experience in providing infrastructure licenses and support services. The selected supplier, Softcat PLC, secured the contract through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a focus on established suppliers in this category. Engaging in similar frameworks and demonstrating expertise in technology products and services could enhance businesses' chances of securing contracts in the services category.

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Notice Title

Infrastructure licenses and support

Notice Description

Provision of Infrastructure licenses and support which was procured from Vmware through Softcat PLC. This is a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and associated service framework, reference RM6068.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3249945d-24b0-498f-8cd6-8dd09c372aff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cb950-91b0-4dc6-996d-8239c68eba49
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
£112,476 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,476 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2026 2-3 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
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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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