--- title: "Framework Agreement for Value Added Reseller Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45e9c81e-5ff9-41d0-9a50-858e2a13c0b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e9c81e-5ff9-41d0-9a50-858e2a13c0b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e9c81e-5ff9-41d0-9a50-858e2a13c0b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e9c81e-5ff9-41d0-9a50-858e2a13c0b7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND" published: "2025-01-16" --- # Framework Agreement for Value Added Reseller Services Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45e9c81e-5ff9-41d0-9a50-858e2a13c0b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e9c81e-5ff9-41d0-9a50-858e2a13c0b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e9c81e-5ff9-41d0-9a50-858e2a13c0b7.json) ## Summary The Bank of England has awarded a framework agreement for Value Added Reseller services to two suppliers, Softcat PLC and CDW Limited. The agreement, valued at £135,000,000, covers the provision of computer equipment and supplies, software packages and information systems, and IT services including consulting and support. The contract commenced on 29th October 2024 and will run until 28th October 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, concluding the tender period on 25th September 2024. This framework operates on a non-committed spend basis, enabling the Bank of England to call off requirements over the contract term. This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in the IT industry, offering hardware, software, and consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate in the competitive process, which was facilitated via the Bank's e-tendering portal, Proactis. The framework allows suppliers to secure long-term, high-value contracts, presenting considerable potential for new business acquisition, particularly for businesses specialising in comprehensive IT solutions. The awarded suppliers, Softcat PLC and CDW Limited, highlight the suitability of both large and potentially smaller innovative firms to contribute to this extensive procurement initiative. ## Notice Provision of Value Added Reseller services 36 month contract and one 12 month optional extension. This framework has been awarded on a non-committed spend basis. The framework will be in place for up to four years. Requirements will be called off over the Term and as such the contract value represents a maximum spend over this period, on this Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae95966-2950-4d64-9291-a24a000e1b09 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £135,000,000 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | CDW; SOFTCAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae95966-2950-4d64-9291-a24a000e1b09 - 17 Jul 2024 at 13:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4837e7ec-c290-4f31-9ae7-7e2b82012298 - 17 Jul 2024 at 10:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4837e7ec-c290-4f31-9ae7-7e2b82012298 - 16 Jul 2024 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4837e7ec-c290-4f31-9ae7-7e2b82012298 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae95966-2950-4d64-9291-a24a000e1b09 16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4837e7ec-c290-4f31-9ae7-7e2b82012298 17th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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