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Provision of Software Licences

BANK OF ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Software Licences," focusing on software package and information systems. This selective tender, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tender period on 6 January 2025, with the contract period running from 31 January 2025 to 30 January 2026. The procurement, which amounted to £41,566.59, covers the delivery within England, United Kingdom. The award stage is active, and the awarded supplier is Softcat PLC.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the software industry, specifically those specialising in software packages and information systems. Companies that can provide enterprise-level software solutions, particularly those capable of fulfilling large and complex requirements, stand to benefit the most. However, it is noted that this opportunity does not specifically favour small or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Software Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Software Licences. JFrog Enterprise X Licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd4f6547-a468-454f-972e-2ccbcf0cd918
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b8876f-f0c2-4b4e-8e1f-dbb3f947cb0e
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
£41,566 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,566 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 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
Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 20 3461 8307

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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