Award

Provision of Software licences and support & maintenance.

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Software licences and support & maintenance" was conducted by the Bank of England, located at Threadneedle Street, London, England. Categorised under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), this process falls within the services industry category. It followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract beginning 28th February 2025 and running until 27th February 2026. The contract, valued at £259,319.87, targets service delivery within the UK, specifically England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialised in provisioning software systems and ongoing support services. Firms like Softcat PLC, which can meet the specific needs of the Bank of England, are well-suited to engage in such contracts, potentially leveraging similar framework agreements. The focus on software licences and maintenance opens pathways for companies to expand their portfolio and enhance their presence in high-profile government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Software licences and support & maintenance.

Notice Description

Provision of Software licences and support & maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3c91d41-87a5-48d4-9c42-31d560ae59c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392075d-c4a0-4f1c-9cd6-eab2049ed7e8
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
£259,319 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,319 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 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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