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Synthesized Test Data Management (TDM) Software

BANK OF ENGLAND

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05 Jan 2026 at 22:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of Synthesized Test Data Management (TDM) Software, announced under the tender ID CON/1002018. This contract falls within the software package and information systems category and covers a delivery location in England. The procurement adopted a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Initially available for tenders until 18th December 2025, the contract is now awarded, with a period ranging from 2nd January 2026 to 1st February 2029. The total value of this contract is GBP 594,000, and it was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems management, especially those capable of providing advanced data management solutions. Although this particular opportunity is aimed at larger corporations, indicated by the engagement of Softcat PLC, it underscores the potential for other well-resourced firms to target similar future tenders from prominent buyers like the Bank of England. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio and establish credentials in high-value public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Synthesized Test Data Management (TDM) Software

Notice Description

Provision of Synthesized Test Data Management (TDM) Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fab36979-c52b-4828-9d91-13c114d897f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285b4a51-f1fa-4b9f-b51e-f1278a4a86c9
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
VCSE
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
£594,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£594,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 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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