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Service Subscription Renewal 2026-2027

BANK OF ENGLAND

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for a service subscription renewal for the period 2026-2027, involving the delivery of Cohesity SmartFiles Subscription Service. This tender, classified under the data services category, was processed using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £43,200.68, will commence on 26th May 2026 and conclude on 25th November 2027, providing services within the United Kingdom. The award stage was concluded on 15th April 2026, with the tender process culminating in April 2026. This procurement is tailored to larger enterprises, given the absence of suitability for SMEs or VCSEs.

For business growth, this tender offers a substantial opportunity for large-scale organisations specialising in data services to engage with a prominent financial institution, expanding their reach and enhancing their offerings through collaboration. Given the specific requirements of the Bank of England, organisations with experience in subscription services related to data management and storage will find strong alignment with this contract. The collaboration with the Bank of England can enhance industry credibility and provide a strategic partnership that leverages the prestige of serving a distinguished client. Softcat PLC has already secured the contract, indicating a competitive environment suitable for well-equipped and resourceful companies in the data services sector.

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Notice Title

Service Subscription Renewal 2026-2027

Notice Description

Cohesity SmartFiles Subscription Service for 18 Month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42d7a9b3-b6de-4576-866d-aa107a1778f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3d3834-dec1-4106-ad17-1634075d3c28
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 Nov 2027 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
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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
Not specified

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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