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Provision of Website CMS Licenses and Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, headquartered in London, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Website CMS Licenses and Support, under the content management software package category. The procurement, concluded with a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was valued at GBP 98,454.52. The contract commenced on 1 November 2024 and is scheduled to end on 31 October 2025, with services targeted across the region of England, United Kingdom. The award was publicly announced on 13 September 2024.

Businesses specialising in content management software and support services, particularly SMEs, stand to gain significant opportunities from this contract. The Bank of England, known for its rigorous procurement processes, selected Softcat PLC, a large, reputable supplier, for this project. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses to engage with a high-profile client, fostering both growth and reputation within the industry. The nature of the contract is ideal for businesses equipped to offer specialised CMS licensing and robust support services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Website CMS Licenses and Support

Notice Description

Provision of Website CMS Licenses and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eafabafb-0e1e-4abd-9e61-e84fd8e26d85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8e21db-44f9-4847-be04-ce89d48bc949
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,454 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,454 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 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
0203 461 8459

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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