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Architecture Resources - Amendment

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the Bank of England for a tender titled "Architecture Resources - Amendment," focused on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet and support. This tender falls under the selective procurement method, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting location is London, specifically at the postal code EC2R 8AH, with the contract period spanning 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026. The initial term is six months, with the option for extension, and the total value amounts to £1,756,000 including VAT. The procurement status is currently complete, with the award made on 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and consulting to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England. Ideal competitors for this award are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since the procurement process was designed to be suitable for them, although larger firms like Credera Limited, the awarded supplier, can also compete if they provide robust solutions that meet the Bank's technical and service requirements. Engaging in this contract can offer businesses the chance to forge a strategic partnership and expand their influence within the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities for service delivery and innovation in IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architecture Resources - Amendment

Notice Description

Update to include VAT in the value. Contract award via a bank Framework for various Architecture Resources for an initial term of 6 months, with the option to extend (6+6+6 month period). The value is for the initial six month term only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-860dc40b-f344-46e9-96c2-ac58247344d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ff3a4e-3397-4380-8823-cff21e6d5eb5
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
SME
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
£1,756,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,756,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CREDERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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