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Technology services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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02 Oct 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has concluded an awarded contract for the provision of technology services under the Technology Support Services Framework. This procurement, categorised within the information technology strategic review and planning services sector, followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was initiated and completed within significant timeframes, specifically between 1st August and 31st August 2025. Key dates involved include the end of the tender period on 24th June 2025, and the contract's operational period from 1st July to 30th November 2025, with the primary location being England. The procurement process has now reached the award stage with Cognizant Worldwide Limited serving as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in technology services, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale strategic review and planning requirements. While this particular award was not targeted towards small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it showcases the scale of projects available through major organisations like the Bank of England, presenting potential prospects for large businesses aiming to expand in the field of strategic IT services. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive technology solutions could find similar future tenders appealing to bolster their portfolios and drive growth in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Technology services

Notice Description

Provision of technology services. Awarded under Technology Support Services Framework. For statements of work awarded between 1st August and 31st August 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c97dea9-37e7-4289-88c3-6ab71b9b1a6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0654066-caa5-40d3-b86d-2bf8fad55173
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

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£608,825 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£608,825 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 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

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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