Planning

Microsoft Unified Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 11:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, a central government public authority located at Threadneedle Street, London, has announced a planned procurement for the renewal of the Microsoft Unified support contract. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a publication date of 9 December 2025. The contract value is projected to be £4,500,000 with a gross amount of £5,400,000. The main procurement category is services, specifically focusing on systems support services (CPV: 72253200). The contract is scheduled to commence on 15 March 2027, and conclude on 14 March 2030. The Bank anticipates providing further notice regarding this procurement process by 1 July 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT systems support services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft solutions. Firms possessing robust capabilities in managing complex support contracts would find this procurement particularly lucrative, given the Bank of England's stature and the potential expansion or enhancement of current contractual relations with significant governmental entities. Service providers who are experienced in delivering high-quality systems support across leading financial institutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies looking to grow their footprint in the UK government sector may see this as a strategic opportunity to solidify their presence and reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Renewal of the Microsoft Unified support contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f194
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080974-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2027 - 14 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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