Award

Billable Nodes Platinum Subscription

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Bank of England, involved a contract award for the "Billable Nodes Platinum Subscription" valued at GBP 591,624. This contract pertains to the information technology services industry and was structured through a call-off from a framework agreement, utilising a selective procurement method. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with the services to be delivered over a contract period starting from 2nd September 2025 and ending on 1st September 2026. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier, on 28th October 2025.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for large firms within the IT industry that offer specialised services in digital infrastructure, particularly those capable of fulfilling long-term subscription-based requirements. Given the scale and specialised nature of the contract, it is ideal for established businesses with experience in framework agreements, aiming to solidify their presence in the domain of governmental technology procurement by partnering with prestigious clients like the Bank of England. This type of contract can contribute significantly to business growth by enhancing the supplier’s portfolio with high-profile engagements.

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Notice Title

Billable Nodes Platinum Subscription

Notice Description

Provision of three-year Billable Nodes Platinum Subscription 2025-2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee271da9-9b34-4287-ba65-b7261f887f46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff13101b-a87f-40c5-bb36-9da5f63f3dcf
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£591,624 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£591,624 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 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
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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
Not specified

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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