Award

Provision of Fortify License Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Fortify License Support" was conducted by the Bank of England, headquartered in London. The contract, classified under IT services—consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000), has been completed. The process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award date of 10th September 2025. The contract spans from 28th September 2025 to 27th September 2026 and holds a value of £103,619.89. Although the tender was initially open for applications until 3rd September 2025, it is now in the award stage, with Softcat PLC emerging as the supplier.

This tender offers valuable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced with software support and maintenance, although it is noted that the engagement may not primarily suit SMEs or VCSEs given the nature and scale of the procurement. Large businesses like Softcat PLC that have a robust infrastructure for providing technological support in alignment with the buyer's standards are well-positioned to compete, particularly those adept at leveraging framework agreements to secure significant service contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fortify License Support

Notice Description

Provision of Fortify License Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3bc1209-35d3-4e6c-8e24-0441cf2be415
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e46d3f-900c-4aad-b4c4-4372298b14a9
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
£103,619 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,619 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 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
020 3461 4878

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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