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title: "Provision of Data Storage Software licences"
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buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
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# Provision of Data Storage Software licences

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e200620-d7b7-4b58-a424-254eed0cafaf

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of data storage software licences, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and falls under the data storage services category (CPV code 72317000). This contract pertains to the delivery of services within England, United Kingdom. The tendering period concluded on 14 April 2026, and the contract is set to run from 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2027. The award was finalised on 10 June 2026 and officially published on 2 July 2026. The project is valued at £51,840.82, emphasising a significant investment in enhancing data storage solutions.

This procurement represents a lucrative opportunity for large-scale companies specialising in data storage services to work with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England. Given the scale of the contract, it is particularly suitable for well-established firms with a capacity to provide comprehensive data storage solutions. While this specific contract is awarded, businesses in this sector may benefit from monitoring similar opportunities, especially those tied to ongoing or framework agreements, to foster growth and establish strong public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of Data Storage Software licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce60f64-d745-4fe3-a227-3eaab2c04dee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,840 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 08:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce60f64-d745-4fe3-a227-3eaab2c04dee
- 2 Jul 2026 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce60f64-d745-4fe3-a227-3eaab2c04dee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce60f64-d745-4fe3-a227-3eaab2c04dee
  2nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

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