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Redhat RHEL 8.8 and SSO ELS

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, a central banking institution, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Redhat RHEL 8.8 and Single Sign-On Extended Lifecycle Services (ELS). The procurement, falling under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000), was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was active until 20th May 2025, with the contract span set from 1st June 2025 to 30th September 2026. The services, amounting to £35,830, are to be delivered in London, with a postal code of EC3R 8NB. The procurement process has progressed to the completion and award stage as of 23rd July 2025, with the award having been published on the same date.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in software services and solutions, particularly those that specialise in software maintenance and support for large systems like Redhat. With the contract already awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, it highlights the opportunities for well-established firms with a robust capacity to deliver extensive support services over a defined period. Although the opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large businesses with similar scope and expertise could potentially find similar future opportunities to partner on framework agreements that cater to complex organisational needs, such as those managed by the Bank of England.

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Notice Title

Redhat RHEL 8.8 and SSO ELS

Notice Description

4 months of enhanced extended update support for RHEL 12 months Single Sign-On extended lifecycle Premium and Standard support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3c4b62-4a89-4d42-9ebf-429d7a7bb005
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
£35,830 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,830 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
020 3461 4878

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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