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Provision of Technology Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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14 May 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the Bank of England, centred on the purchase of technology services, with a specific focus on Planview technical and software support for SaaS services. The procurement falls under the category of information technology services and took place in England, United Kingdom. It reached the award stage, with Softcat PLC being the successful supplier. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st October 2024 and the contract period spanning from 12th November 2024 to 15th April 2025. The entire contract was valued at £51,484.50 GBP.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software support, particularly those that can provide comprehensive technical solutions tailored to the financial sector. Companies with experience in handling selective procurement processes, especially those familiar with framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this a fitting opportunity, as indicated by the suitability specifications mentioned in the procurement details.

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Notice Title

Provision of Technology Services

Notice Description

Provision of Planview technical/software support for SaaS services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-919383b9-dd09-4bb4-bc51-feb1a9082601
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0292b59a-9423-490b-93f7-f8b42a7bd167
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

72222300 - Information technology services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 15 Apr 2025 1-6 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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