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title: "Provision of Cisco Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2024-07-23"
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# Provision of Cisco Software

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ed91a7a-cbf1-424b-9c02-601fe81d7013

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## Summary

The BANK OF ENGLAND has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Cisco Software, which falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). The key dates for this tender included the tender period ending on 1st February 2024, with the contract period set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. This procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £1,983,058.01, and the software will be delivered within England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, having been awarded on 28th March 2024, with the details published on 23rd July 2024.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in providing software solutions, particularly those specialising in Cisco products. Although this specific contract was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger software firms like Softcat PLC, which won the award, stand to benefit significantly. The long-term engagement until 2027 offers a stable revenue stream, and similar framework agreements may provide recurring opportunities for firms equipped to deliver high-quality software services to major institutions like the BANK OF ENGLAND.

## Notice

Provision of Cisco Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6286fa-4fb3-4d85-a540-c6bc7df8bf8f |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,983,058 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,983,058 |
| 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

- 23 Jul 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6286fa-4fb3-4d85-a540-c6bc7df8bf8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6286fa-4fb3-4d85-a540-c6bc7df8bf8f
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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