Sitecore, Website and PRA Rulebook Support and Maintenance

BANK OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 16:28

Award

20 May 2026 at 10:56

Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the "Sitecore, Website and PRA Rulebook Support and Maintenance" contract. Located at Threadneedle Street, London, the procurement focuses on providing services such as hosting, support, and maintenance for the Bank's Sitecore-based CMS platform. This direct award contract, valued at over GBP 6.5 million, was awarded on 5th May 2026 to 3 Chillies Limited, a Reading-based SME. The contract period is set to begin on 11th June 2026 and continue until 10th June 2027, with potential for up to four additional one-year extensions, lasting until 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. SME suppliers who can offer targeted and innovative solutions are well-positioned to benefit, especially given the contract's provision for additional Continuous Improvement (CI) days. This indicates potential for ongoing collaboration and adaptability throughout the contract period, making it an attractive prospect for skilled IT service providers seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Sitecore, Website and PRA Rulebook Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of services in the form of hosting, support, maintenance and continuous improvements of the application layer of the Bank's strategic Sitecore based CMS Platform

Procurement Information

Direct award to 3 Chillies under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f18f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047406-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,425,322 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3 CHILLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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