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title: "Provision of Firewall Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b722555-31ac-46ab-8633-535afc677ed0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-30"
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# Provision of Firewall Support and Maintenance

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b722555-31ac-46ab-8633-535afc677ed0

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Firewall Support and Maintenance" under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract valued at GBP 104,908.52. The contracting process was finalised on 13th October 2025 with an award to Softcat PLC, a large supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 31st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th October 2026, covering services primarily in England.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those familiar with firewall systems. Although the specific procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with a focus on IT services could leverage similar procurement initiatives to expand their clientele and reinforce their market presence. Engaging in public sector tenders with entities like the Bank of England could offer advantageous prospects for growth and long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of Firewall Support and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d343880-3d56-46f0-84d4-f351feb69873 |
| 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 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,908 |
| 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 Oct 2025 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d343880-3d56-46f0-84d4-f351feb69873

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d343880-3d56-46f0-84d4-f351feb69873
  30th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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