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title: "Database and Operating Software Package"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3db2207d-e47f-47c4-8d51-9afe283f5110"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Database and Operating Software Package

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3db2207d-e47f-47c4-8d51-9afe283f5110

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for a "Database and Operating Software Package" in England. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as a database and operating software package (CPV code 48600000). The selective procurement method was used as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 19th April 2024 to 18th April 2026 with a total value of £309,889.92 GBP. Key dates included the tender period ending on 18th April 2024 and the contract award being published on 1st October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in developing and providing database and operating software solutions. Given the substantial value and specific requirements, larger IT and software firms with capacity for comprehensive software packages are well-suited to compete. The procurement's selective nature via a framework agreement suggests that businesses already in established frameworks should particularly take note. Softcat PLC, a large enterprise known for IT solutions, has won the contract, demonstrating the level of competition and standard expected. This contract could serve as a notable reference for any technology company looking to secure similar government contracts in the future.

## Notice

Database and Operating Software Package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8405ad90-8d00-4767-9d45-7d4e10c7d9b1 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £309,889 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £309,889 |
| 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

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8405ad90-8d00-4767-9d45-7d4e10c7d9b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8405ad90-8d00-4767-9d45-7d4e10c7d9b1
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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