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Provision of technical/software support for Entuity Network Monitoring

BANK OF ENGLAND

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24 Jul 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, located in London, is involved in a public procurement process for the "Provision of technical/software support for Entuity Network Monitoring" with a focus on network management software services. The procurement process, with the OCID "ocds-b5fd17-5e42788f-a427-44f8-a7a0-46b630aa869b," has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC on 21st February 2025, with the contract period set from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2028. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender valued at £314,533.20. The delivery location specified for this contract is England, United Kingdom. The framework agreement ensures a streamlined procurement process while maintaining competitive business practices.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in network management software services, particularly those with the capability to provide ongoing technical and software support. Due to the nature of the framework agreement, well-established companies that can meet the specific requirements of the contract are best suited to compete. Large organisations such as Softcat PLC, which was awarded the contract, tend to have the necessary resources and experience to fulfil the Bank of England's requirements effectively. Companies looking to expand into the public sector or enhance their portfolio in the realm of digital infrastructure support might find similar tenders highly beneficial for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of technical/software support for Entuity Network Monitoring

Notice Description

Provision of technical/software support for Entuity Network Monitoring

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e42788f-a427-44f8-a7a0-46b630aa869b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9200d931-61c4-4c93-aa39-81525d5f85cb
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

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£314,533 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£314,533 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 2-3 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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