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title: "Professional Services and Licenses"
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# Professional Services and Licenses

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-265faf38-91f0-400b-8c87-5ad5707112f1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Professional Services and Licences" was facilitated by the Bank of England, headquartered in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000). The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Softcat PLC. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2026, with the total contract value being £178,227. This procurement covers delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in providing consultancy services related to professional and licensing needs, particularly those with expertise in Planview software. Although the opportunity primarily suits larger enterprises due to the procurement exclusion for SMEs, companies with a robust framework in consultancy or technology services are well-positioned to benefit by leveraging their specialized skills in business analysis. This contract could serve as a gateway for such firms to forge a strategic partnership with an influential financial institution like the Bank of England, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Planview Professional Services and Licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b49ac62-4fd6-4ff9-9faf-515b6a65f95c |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,227 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,227 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b49ac62-4fd6-4ff9-9faf-515b6a65f95c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b49ac62-4fd6-4ff9-9faf-515b6a65f95c
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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