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Provision of Cisco Training Licences

BANK OF ENGLAND

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03 Mar 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Cisco Training Licences" under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted via a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract, valued at £39,978.75, was awarded to Softcat Plc. Key dates for this process included the tender period ending on 25th September 2024, the contract starting on 2nd October 2024, and ending on 1st October 2025. The work is to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of IT services and training licences, particularly those specialising in Cisco products. Large enterprises such as technology providers and consultancy firms will find this procurement suitable for leveraging their expertise in IT solutions. This contract allows businesses to showcase their capability to deliver high-quality training services and could lead to further opportunities within the public sector, fostering growth and establishment of long-term client relationships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cisco Training Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Cisco Training Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cae3e83-b0f4-489d-8479-20589a3b59c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47c1f3d7-2ea5-46a9-844f-c31910e9488f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£39,978 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,978 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 1 Oct 2025 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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