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Provision of VMware Licenses

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

13 Nov 2024 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for the provision of VMware licences, with a total contract value of £30,086.40. This tender falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically England. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20th September 2024, with the contract set to run from 15th October 2024 to 17th April 2026. The award was published on 13th November 2024, following an active award status declared on 27th September 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in software procurement and implementation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for involvement in this contract, although the successful supplier, Softcat PLC, is a large entity. Businesses focusing on providing high-quality software solutions and services could find significant prospects in similar tenders, especially those that can leverage established framework agreements. The contract notably accommodates firms capable of delivering specific software licence services within a defined timeframe and budget.

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Notice Title

Provision of VMware Licenses

Notice Description

Provision of VMware Software Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fde9bcb1-122b-457c-b8e2-d326e9dc22f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c43d55a-60e8-4914-8793-a17a0c712e4a
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
SME
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
£30,086 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,086 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 17 Apr 2026 1-2 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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