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VMware Licences

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the provision of VMware Carbon Black EDR licenses under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products framework. The contract value is £80,055 GBP, and the contract period is from 19th February 2023 to 28th February 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software industry to compete for providing VMware licenses. The Bank of England, as the buying organisation, seeks services within the software package and information systems category. Businesses with experience in software provision and large-scale operations would be well-suited to bid for this contract and potentially grow their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

VMware Licences

Notice Description

Provision of VMware licenses. This is a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and associated service framework, reference RM6068 .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b696a437-c8c2-46f6-9f8d-0f0b9105855e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£92,226 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,226 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 1-2 years
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
0203 461 2393

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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