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Solaris programme

BANK OF ENGLAND

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21 Oct 2025 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Solaris programme," led by the Bank of England, has progressed to the award stage, with a focus on senior leadership development under the industry category of coaching services (CPV: 79998000). This procurement involves a direct method known as single tender action (below threshold) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 3rd October 2024, and the contract period is set to run from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026. The Bank of England, based in London, serves as the buying organisation for this contract.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in coaching and development services, to engage with a high-profile institution such as the Bank of England. The awarded contract, valued at £166,320 GBP, signifies a significant commitment to enhancing leadership capabilities and can support business growth through the establishment of a long-term relationship with a key governmental financial entity. Businesses with expertise in leadership development would find this procurement particularly well-suited for expanding their portfolio and gaining prestige within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solaris programme

Notice Description

Senior Leadership development programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6da8a14f-d5d3-4a37-a7fd-0c79d4732f36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852a7818-bbb3-46f7-9ab1-1d99eb46ed7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
02034612595

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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNCHRONICITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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