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Provision of Database licences and support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Bank of England, involved the provision of database licences and support, focusing on MariaDB systems. Classified under the 'Database and operating software package' category, the contract is geographically centred in England. This tender commenced as a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached its completion stage with an award date of 9th October 2025, and the contract period spans from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2027. The total tender value amounted to £100,641.90 GBP.

Opportunities for business growth are present mainly for firms that specialise in IT services and database management solutions. Although the tender does not specifically highlight suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities providing specialised database software and support services may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. As the supplier, Softcat PLC confirms the potential for businesses that can deliver on comprehensive software support and solutions to find similar procurement opportunities valuable for expanding their government contract portfolios.

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Notice Title

Provision of Database licences and support

Notice Description

Provision of MariaDB database licences and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64430beb-8cef-43b9-ade3-bf34db6799e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1b9a16-ef8f-4589-81d7-0188d0ab6cd1
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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,641 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,641 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 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
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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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