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Eventsforce Software Licences

BANK OF ENGLAND

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21 Apr 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Eventsforce Software Licences was conducted by the Bank of England, covering software package and information systems within the services industry category. This tender took place in London, United Kingdom, under a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. Initially, the tender period ended on 14th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 3rd February 2026 and concluding on 2nd February 2030. The award was published on 21st April 2026 with Granicus-Firmstep Limited named as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £174,684 prominently aimed at large-scale businesses.

This tender provides business development opportunities mainly for large organisations specialising in software and information systems. Given the scale and requirements of the contract, businesses excelling in providing robust software solutions and having the capacity to engage in long-term contracts would benefit the most from similar future opportunities. Such contracts foster collaboration with prominent institutions like the Bank of England, facilitating growth and potentially enhancing a firm's market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Eventsforce Software Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Eventsforce software licenses. This is a 3 year contract with an extension option of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6be010e-080b-4af6-b53f-5e91546617d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bef5bf-b0f7-42a4-93fc-9831f0f45943
Current Stage
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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
£174,684 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,684 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 4-5 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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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