Award

Digital Training Platform Software

BANK OF ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the provision of Pluralsight Digital Training Platform Software. This contract, identified by code CON/1001703, falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process has been completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £861,860, is set to start on January 1, 2025, and run until February 29, 2028, with deliveries to be made in England, United Kingdom. Key points of contact at the Bank of England include Jason Cheung, who can be reached at Technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk. The award was published on February 4, 2025, following the tender period that ended on December 11, 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those capable of providing digital training solutions. Large companies, similar to the supplier Softcat PLC, are well-suited to compete in this space due to the scale and nature of the project. The involvement with a prestigious organisation such as the Bank of England can lead to long-term business growth and establish a higher market presence for the chosen supplier. While this contract may not be suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it provides an excellent growth opportunity for established firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Training Platform Software

Notice Description

Provision of Pluralsight Digital Training Platform Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6c8bc08-d9a7-405e-bb90-35b826573140
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be2c7ab-2f62-4da4-92e2-3944f24816ec
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
£861,860 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£861,860 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 3-4 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
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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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