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Developer Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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12 Apr 2023 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for Developer Services for the provision of Swift configuration services to support the Bank's financial messaging systems. The contract, with a value of £198,690 GBP, was awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period runs from 9th February 2023 to 22nd December 2023. The procurement process was initiated under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products framework.

This tender for Developer Services by the Bank of England offers opportunities for businesses in the software package and information systems industry category. Suitable businesses should be prepared to engage in a selective procurement process and have expertise in providing configuration services. The contract period allows for long-term engagement and potential for business growth within the financial messaging services sector.

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Notice Title

Developer Services

Notice Description

Provision of Swift configuration services to support the Bank's production and UAT financial messaging systems. 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-b5fd17-67b6ce14-d7e4-4668-8529-0f0fa8ccd716
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4742a2e-4601-4f6f-a93a-b4bb2c7c1bc1
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,690 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,690 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 6-12 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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