Award

VMware software and services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

11 Sep 2023 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the provision of VMware software and services to Softcat PLC. The contract, with an estimated value of GBP 3,511,986, was awarded using a selective procurement method, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 18th April 2023 to 20th April 2026, with the tender period ending on 17th April 2023. The Bank of England, located in London, plays the role of the buying organisation in this procurement process under the main procurement category of services.

This tender for VMware software and services from the Bank of England creates business growth opportunities for companies specializing in software package and information systems. Businesses suited to compete in this selective procurement would need to align with the technology focus of the tender and have capabilities in providing support and services for VMware software. The contract period offers a substantial timeframe for service provision, allowing businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the Bank of England in delivering technology solutions.

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Notice Title

VMware software and services

Notice Description

Provision of VMware Software Support and Services which was procured from VMware 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-eb9b9950-28ec-4df3-bea6-f692756788bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebf7510-ef76-4415-ae37-b13642507d23
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,511,986 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,511,986 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2026 3-4 years
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
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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
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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