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Provision of Alliance Gold Connect

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Alliance Gold Connect" has been completed by the Bank of England. This process, categorised under the Networks industry (CPV 32400000), is located in the United Kingdom and went through an award update stage. The contract for these services has a value of £77,000 and spans from 10th July 2025 to 30th September 2026. The award was made on 9th July 2025, and published on 23rd July 2025. The procurement method used was described as "Other - Upgrade Renewal."

This contract presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises specialising in network services. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not find this tender immediately suitable due to its scale and specification, it could lead to sub-contracting possibilities with BT Group PLC, the awarded supplier. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions and robust delivery in the network services industry would be particularly well-positioned for similar future opportunities by the Bank of England, which emphasises technical proficiency and reliable execution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Alliance Gold Connect

Notice Description

Provision of Alliance Gold Connect

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74759ffa-e6ca-46a2-8fb7-4cf96714702e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e39b88-dfff-4ee8-8bc7-b91166a8fc75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Upgrade Renewal
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 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
Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
020734614878

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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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