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Provision of Firewall Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, located on Threadneedle Street, London, acted as the buying organisation in the procurement process titled "Provision of Firewall Support". This contract, classified under "Software package and information systems", was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC. The contract covers the delivery of services within the United Kingdom and is valued at £148,141. The contract period commenced on 17 October 2024 and will conclude on 16 October 2027.

The procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in software and IT services, particularly those large-scale enterprises with the capacity to deliver technical services like firewall support. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were not specifically targeted during this procurement, companies with solid credentials in framework agreements can enhance their portfolios and establish robust partnerships by competing in similar procurements. This contract highlights the importance of having a strong presence in the UK IT services sector for businesses seeking growth via government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Firewall Support

Notice Description

Provision of Firewall Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3308a30-ef63-4418-859c-f591c508264e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6be29b-ce34-441d-bf98-653da1270607
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
£148,141 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,141 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2027 2-3 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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