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Provision of Hardware Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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19 Feb 2025 at 13:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process for the provision of hardware support and maintenance services, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV 72000000). The contract, valued at £210,901.32, is set to run from 1st February 2025 to 31st July 2025. This procurement process used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process ended on 31st January 2025, and the award was published on 19th February 2025. The services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for qualified businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing hardware support and maintenance. Companies with established expertise in these areas, especially large-scale businesses like the successful supplier Softcat plc, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in contracts with prominent institutions like the Bank of England can enhance a business’s portfolio and create pathways for future opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware Support

Notice Description

Provision of hardware support and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f90453f6-031a-4b63-8152-90e4f73e9814
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d3fcb7-8ecf-4568-a583-191bbe8796fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£210,901 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,901 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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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