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Linux Engineering Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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28 Sep 2023 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for Linux Engineering Services through a call-off from a framework agreement under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and associated service framework. The contract, valued at £118,140 GBP, was awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement stage is complete, with a tender period that ended on 29th June 2023. The contract period spans from 30th June 2023 to 31st December 2023, with the contract awarded on 29th June 2023.

This tender for Linux Engineering Services by the Bank of England presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support to compete. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, creating potential for growth in the technology services sector. Businesses with expertise in Linux engineering and related IT services would be well-suited to bid for this contract and expand their market presence in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Linux Engineering Services

Notice Description

Provision of Linux Engineering 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-b5fd17-73ffaa75-cae5-459a-aa9b-97f34d3d068d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d73af3a-9904-41bc-9284-49caaeedff74
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

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
£118,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 31 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
Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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