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Datacentre Software Licences and Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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21 Jan 2025 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for "Datacentre Software Licences and Support" within the industry category of data storage services. This procurement was conducted under a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including a tender end date of 18th November 2024 and a contract period from 27th November 2024 to 26th May 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 148,110.48, will be executed in England, United Kingdom, and has been awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 21st January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in data storage services, especially those capable of delivering software licences and support for datacentres. Although this specific contract was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust frameworks and a capability to provide coherent data storage solutions like Cohesity Data Storage Software will find similar tenders highly beneficial for growth. Engaging in such contracts can lead to more significant business opportunities with major financial institutions such as the Bank of England and other large-scale enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Datacentre Software Licences and Support

Notice Description

Provision of Cohesity Data Storage Software Licences and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3bb5a38-4996-408a-9fb5-1a64198290f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f0c4d-9e11-4655-9627-136b2883e44e
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,110 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 26 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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