Award

Provision of Software Licences

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

06 May 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for the provision of software licences, specifically JFrog Artifactory Licence subscriptions. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems category, was conducted through a selective procurement method by means of a call-off from an existing framework agreement. Located in England, the contract was awarded to Softcat PLC for a value of £143,382.60. The award stage of the procurement was concluded on 6th May 2025, marking the active status of the contract, which spans from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2026. The tendering process was under the 'award' stage, with the initial tender period ending on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions to engage with prestigious financial institutions like the Bank of England. Although large enterprises like Softcat PLC were the suitable candidates in this instance, the engagement opens potential subcontracting or partnership possibilities for those wishing to tap into the specialised software market. Companies adept in software package provision and maintenance, despite the size constraints, can leverage network opportunities from such high-profile contracts to propel strategic growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Software Licences

Notice Description

Provision of JFrog Artifactory Licence subscriptions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9449cab9-0fb3-410a-a23a-221f02abac95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df18f20-f713-428c-b8ab-1098e50ea718
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,382 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,382 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 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
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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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