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Linux Administration Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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28 Sep 2023 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for "Linux Administration Services" valued at £118,140. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from June 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The award was made to SOFTCAT PLC, and the tender was initiated on June 29, 2023, with Softcat as the supplier and the Bank of England as the buyer.

This procurement process for Linux Administration Services presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those providing consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses experienced in framework agreements and call-off contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar tender opportunities. The location of the contract delivery is in England, and the contracting authority, Bank of England, can be contacted through their Technology Procurement Team.

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Notice Title

Linux Administration Services

Notice Description

Provision of Linux Administration 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-e813d70d-8887-4e4b-b39b-6f1e20ad9da5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0305d706-8a19-472b-a6e4-1685a9a92b06
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
£118,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 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
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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