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Engineering Consultancy Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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26 Oct 2023 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has recently awarded a contract for Engineering Consultancy Services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £116,350 GBP, and the contract period runs from May 12, 2023, to November 12, 2023. The contracting authority, the Bank of England, located in London, awarded the contract to Softcat PLC from Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with the tender closing on May 11, 2023.

This tender for Engineering Consultancy Services by the Bank of England presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those providing consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies with experience in providing similar services under framework agreements are well-suited to compete for this tender. The focus of the contract is on technology products and associated services, creating a niche for specialized IT consultancy firms to contribute to the Bank of England's initiatives.

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Notice Title

Engineering Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of Engineering Consultancy Services (Cisco & VMware) which was procured from VIQU 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-b5fd17-448085e3-097c-42d3-915d-8b3ab4884bee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e24f03-0ea4-4c06-86d9-1bd736878574
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,350 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 May 2023 - 12 Nov 2023 6-12 months
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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