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title: "Provision of Broadcom VMware licences including maintenance and support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2de325bd-60bb-4df6-acde-7d444b5de91e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# Provision of Broadcom VMware licences including maintenance and support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2de325bd-60bb-4df6-acde-7d444b5de91e

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## Summary

The Bank of England has concluded a selective procurement process via a framework agreement for the "Provision of Broadcom VMware licences including maintenance and support". This tender, classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV: 48000000), involves delivering services across England, United Kingdom. The most recent award, valued at GBP 464,970.06, was made to Softcat PLC with the contract running from 3rd October 2025 to 3rd July 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with significant activity occurring on 27th October 2025.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for large enterprises specialising in software and IT services. In particular, entities that have the capacity to fulfil contract requirements under a framework agreement will find this type of tender appealing. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large suppliers in the IT sector can expand their operations by securing consistent contracts with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England. Engaging in such projects can lead to enhanced credibility, increased revenue, and the potential to secure future contracts in similar high-value sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Broadcom VMware licences including maintenance and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f508ebf8-7d39-4881-bbd1-3731eb672d87 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £464,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,131,094 |
| 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

- 27 Oct 2025 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f508ebf8-7d39-4881-bbd1-3731eb672d87
- 22 Sep 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f0bc53-540f-41c6-b4cb-54d75bd94c1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f508ebf8-7d39-4881-bbd1-3731eb672d87
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f0bc53-540f-41c6-b4cb-54d75bd94c1b
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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