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Datacentre Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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21 Jan 2025 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for Datacentre Services under the industry category of Data Security Software Package (CPV code 48732000). The procurement process was completed with Softcat PLC being selected as the supplier. This contract calls for the provision of technical and software support for Check Point, to be implemented in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on the 1st of January 2025 and will run until the 31st of December 2028. The contract was awarded on the 20th of December 2024, with the details published on the 21st of January 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in data security and technical support services. Large-scale enterprises, similar to Softcat PLC, with robust capabilities in managing data security software, will find this contract advantageous due to the expertise required and the substantial contract value of £1,786,666.44. Furthermore, businesses that can support high-profile clients like the Bank of England stand to benefit from increased market credibility and long-term business relationships within the public sector. The scale and complexity of such projects can serve as a benchmark for securing future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Datacentre Services

Notice Description

Provision of technical/software support for Check Point

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f15b680f-9546-4d00-95dd-fb6dbb4e1a1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27dc388-12e8-4571-bcff-37ec4ea933fa
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

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,786,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,786,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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