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Network Engineering Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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29 Sep 2023 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The BANK OF ENGLAND has awarded a contract for Network Engineering Services to SOFTCAT PLC. The contract was initiated through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. It falls under the IT services category, with a contract value of £35,800. The tender period ended on 26th January 2023, and the contract period spanned from 15th May 2023 to 11th July 2023, with the contract being active. The procurement process was completed on 27th January 2023.

This tender for Network Engineering Services provided opportunities for businesses to participate in a call-off from a framework agreement. Companies in the IT services sector, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and support, would find this tender suitable for business growth. The contracting authority, BANK OF ENGLAND, based in London, England, sought services from companies like SOFTCAT PLC, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses with capabilities in network engineering and a track record in delivering similar services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Network Engineering Services

Notice Description

Provision of Network Engineering Services which was procured from VIQU through Softcat PLC. This is a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and associated service framework, reference RM6068.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4d3a9a9-a7de-4fa7-9708-b7fc630c8772
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253aef1d-ee66-4c5a-94c8-709340eb7de0
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2023 - 11 Jul 2023 1-6 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
Not specified

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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