Award

IBM Cloudpak for Integration Support and Maintenance Renewal

BANK OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 12:56

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 10:46

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 09:42

Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

Recently awarded by the Bank of England, the contract titled "IBM Cloudpak for Integration Support and Maintenance Renewal" involves support and maintenance services for IBM Cloudpak software. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract covers regions throughout the UK, including areas like London, Winchester, and others, with the procurement stage now positioned as Award. The process was completed through a direct award method, justified by IBM's exclusive intellectual property rights, meaning no reasonable alternatives exist. Key dates include the contract period starting from 1 January 2026 and extending through 31 December 2030, with an award date set for 11 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, focusing on software licensing and support. While the nature of the direct award limits competition to those holding exclusive rights, larger firms capable of providing integrated software solutions and maintenance can benefit greatly from similar agreements. The Bank of England, acting as the contracting authority, signifies a mark of confidence and reliability for potential suppliers in related fields. Opportunities lie within the scope to purchase additional services during the contract period, which adds potential value and growth for firms specialising in comprehensive IT service provision across the UK. Businesses looking to engage in public sector contracts should consider positions that support exclusive or specialised technologies in future procurements.

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Notice Title

IBM Cloudpak for Integration Support and Maintenance Renewal

Notice Description

IBM Cloudpak for Integration (ACE and MQ) Software Licence Support and Maintenance

Procurement Information

(a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012385-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£5,429,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,027,293 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,027,293 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
askprocurement@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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