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title: "Infrastructure licenses and support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2023-10-30"
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# Infrastructure licenses and support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3249945d-24b0-498f-8cd6-8dd09c372aff

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## Summary

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the provision of Infrastructure licenses and support, under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products framework. The contract, valued at £112,476 GBP, was awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period is from July 31, 2023, to April 20, 2026. The tender was in the award stage, with key dates being the tender period ending on July 26, 2023.

This contract award by the Bank of England presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems. Businesses suited for this contract should have experience in providing infrastructure licenses and support services. The selected supplier, Softcat PLC, secured the contract through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a focus on established suppliers in this category. Engaging in similar frameworks and demonstrating expertise in technology products and services could enhance businesses' chances of securing contracts in the services category.

## Notice

Provision of Infrastructure licenses and support which was procured from Vmware through Softcat PLC. This is a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and associated service framework, reference RM6068.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cb950-91b0-4dc6-996d-8239c68eba49 |
| 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 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,476 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,476 |
| 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 2023 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cb950-91b0-4dc6-996d-8239c68eba49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cb950-91b0-4dc6-996d-8239c68eba49
  30th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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