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Datacentre Software Licences and Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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13 Jan 2025 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process for the provision of Cisco Datacentre Software Licences and Support, classified under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period ended on 15 July 2024, with the contract set to begin on 19 July 2024 and continue until 18 July 2026. The process has been finalised with an awarded value of £393,514.56 for services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The awarded supplier is Softcat PLC.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with capabilities in providing and supporting Cisco datacentre software solutions. While the contract has been awarded to Softcat PLC, similar future opportunities with the Bank of England can offer substantial growth potential for IT service providers, especially large-scale suppliers proficient in handling extensive and critical infrastructure support contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Datacentre Software Licences and Support

Notice Description

Provision of Cisco Datacentre Software Licences and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6622b54b-19fa-4542-a73d-2c7f502f7311
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5c0be7-2377-49c5-964b-8a08ff86bae4
Current Stage
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£393,514 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£393,514 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2026 1-2 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
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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