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Data Research Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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13 May 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Data Research Services," overseen by the BANK OF ENGLAND, is focused on IT services, specifically within the scope of consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The service is required in England, United Kingdom, and encompasses a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key stages of the process reached the award stage with the contract being awarded to Gartner U.K. Limited on 1st May 2026, with the award officially published on 13th May 2026. The value of the contract is £442,080 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in IT consulting and support services. Despite not being particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract to Gartner U.K. Limited demonstrates a lucrative opportunity for established IT firms capable of providing high-quality data research services. The three-year duration and substantial contract value open avenues for enhancing business scope and capabilities. Businesses with expertise in data analysis, specialised software development, and IT consultancy in the public sector would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes organised by the Bank of England.

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Notice Title

Data Research Services

Notice Description

Provision of data research services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-482f81a7-5486-4ed5-b18f-60d6d53f95cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c992608-5803-4036-a691-d33a9679b085
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
£442,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£442,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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