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title: "Provision of Regatta Database Licenses and Support"
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buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
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# Provision of Regatta Database Licenses and Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-269f87c2-dab8-4500-adcb-c4c6b369f056

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed a selective procurement process for the "Provision of Regatta Database Licenses and Support," classified under the category of software packages and information systems. The tender was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £35,999.96, covering the period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. Located in England, the process culminated in the award on 26th February 2026, with the contract notice published on 30th March 2026. The buying organisation has entrusted Softcat PLC with providing the required services, fostering collaboration between the public sector and the private enterprise to deliver technological support solutions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreement provisions. Although the procurement does not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale businesses like Softcat PLC have demonstrated their capacity to leverage technical expertise and large-scale delivery infrastructure to secure such contracts. Companies with similar capabilities can position themselves strategically within this sector, collaborating with prestigious entities like the Bank of England, to enhance their business profile and expand their market presence. This process underscores the value of maintaining frameworks and high-level service standards to compete effectively in public procurement sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Regatta Database Licenses and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb5c2f-9e12-4e26-b1d5-27b2eb410648 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,999 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb5c2f-9e12-4e26-b1d5-27b2eb410648

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb5c2f-9e12-4e26-b1d5-27b2eb410648
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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