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Linux Administration Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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02 Oct 2023 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has recently awarded a contract for Linux Administration Services to Softcat PLC. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on July 2, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to run from September 18, 2023, to December 31, 2023. This opportunity falls under the IT services category and is open to businesses in the United Kingdom, particularly those specialized in consulting, software development, and Internet support.

Businesses that provide IT services and are based in the United Kingdom could be well-suited to compete for the Linux Administration Services contract. The Bank of England initiated this tender process, aiming to procure specific services under the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement. The contract was successfully awarded to Softcat PLC, offering a business growth opportunity for companies with expertise in IT service provision.

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Notice Title

Linux Administration Services

Notice Description

Provision of Linux Administration Services which was procured from VIQU through Softcat PLC. This is a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and associated service framework, reference RM6068.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-667c7850-cac6-429a-b749-c9fc68f1eed3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0368ad37-9012-4ea4-8c23-1bc3a8066b91
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

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
£63,335 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,335 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 1-6 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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