Award

Smart Hands Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

22 Apr 2024 at 15:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for Smart Hands Services, providing IT infrastructure support at off-site data centres. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £1,562,196 GBP, with a contract period from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2029. The procurement stage is completed, and the tender period ended on December 15, 2023.

This contract awarded by the Bank of England offers opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically in consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses with expertise in providing infrastructure support for data centres would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The award was given to VYSIION LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Hands Services

Notice Description

Smart Hands Services to provide infrastructure support at the Bank's off-site data centres.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ab7397e-7152-49b8-8360-0ecf4aafa619
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc889314-1b28-4831-a78f-f7f303c33aa3
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
£1,562,196 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,562,196 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

VYSIION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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