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Advisory services regarding the SAP S3 to S4/Hana system upgrade

BANK OF ENGLAND

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed procurement process, the Bank of England has awarded a contract for advisory services related to the SAP S3 to S4/Hana system upgrade. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded using the limited procurement method within the scope of the G-Cloud 14 framework, following regulations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procedure did not require a separate call for competition for individual framework call-offs. The services are to be delivered across several regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, with the contract officially signed on 23 February 2026.

For businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software services, this contract presents significant growth opportunities through involvement in advanced SAP advisory. Given the scale of the contract valued at £3,800,000, businesses that can offer robust expertise in SAP systems and technological advisory are well-positioned to compete. This contract was awarded to Rapid Enterprise Solutions Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Liverpool, highlighting opportunities for SMEs in such specialised service domains. Firms in the consultancy industry, particularly those experienced in system upgrades and digital transformations, may find similar opportunities within the frameworks and regulatory pathways established by the Bank of England.

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Notice Title

Advisory services regarding the SAP S3 to S4/Hana system upgrade

Notice Description

SAP S/4HANA advisory services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of SAP S/4HANA advisory and assurance services.

Options: Initial term: 9 months Extension options: up to 39 months

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded by way of a call-off under the G-Cloud 14 framework which was established following a compliant competition under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. No separate call for competition is required for individual framework call-offs. This procurement remains within the scope of the Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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

RAPID ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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