Tender

Technology Support Services Framework

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Tender

24 Jul 2023 at 07:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is conducting an open tender procedure in 2023 for a Technology Support Services Framework. This procurement process aims to set up a multi-Lot, multi-supplier framework agreement to support the various functions of the Bank's Technology Directorate. The framework will be in place for four years, with nine Lots covering areas such as SAP, Cloud, and Networks. The tender deadline is August 31, 2023, and the contract period spans from October 31, 2023, to October 31, 2027. The Bank is based in London and falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and support sectors to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. Businesses that can provide resource augmentation and project delivery services related to SAP, Cloud, Networks, and other areas outlined in the Lots are well-suited for this tender. Interested parties can access the procurement documents directly online for free and should note the deadline for submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Support Services Framework

Notice Description

The Bank of England is looking to conduct an open tender procedure in 2023 for a Technology Support Services Framework. Many of the Bank's critical functions and processes rely upon the Technology infrastructure and systems the Bank has in place. The maintenance, development and continuous innovation of these systems is critical for the Bank's future operations. Alongside the Bank's technology staff, utilising industry experts as necessary. The Bank wishes to set up a multi-Lot, multi-supplier framework agreement with successful Bidders for the provision of services to support the various functions of the Bank's Technology Directorate. The Bank anticipates that the successfully appointed suppliers will provide both resource augmentation and project delivery services on-site at the Bank's various premises as well as off-site where appropriate and agreed by the Bank. The framework will be in place for four years and is a series of zero-commit Agreements with Technology suppliers. Requirements will be called off over the Term and as such the contract value represents a maximum spend over this period, on this Framework. The Framework will be split across the following 9 Lots: 1. SAP 2. Cloud 3. Enterprise 4. Data 5. Networks 6. Infrastructure 7. Architecture and Consultancy 8. Service Integrators 9. Recruit Train Deploy The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1189f52-f044-495b-a083-9daf8bab4154
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607e68b5-c380-4f03-a511-8eb08519af1c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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