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title: "Provision of Secure File Transfer Hardware, Software and Support"
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buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
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# Provision of Secure File Transfer Hardware, Software and Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4946e5ab-3bab-4de8-82a9-2fa841e4a225

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Bank of England focuses on the "Provision of Secure File Transfer Hardware, Software and Support" with a total contract value of £507,596.97. This initiative falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and will be implemented in England. Following a selective procurement method derived from a framework agreement, the awarding phase is complete. Key dates include the award announcement on 19th November 2025, with the contract commencing on 3rd January 2026 and concluding on 2nd January 2029. The tender process was managed with a call-off approach, specifically designed to streamline procurement within set frameworks.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in secure file transfer solutions, especially those capable of providing comprehensive hardware, software, and support services. Although the awarded supplier, Softcat PLC, is a large-scale enterprise, businesses with proven expertise in information systems and infrastructure support may find similar future tenders to be closely aligned with their offerings. Firms aiming to engage in such high-value, framework-derived contracts may benefit from focusing on creating robust solutions to meet sophisticated data security demands posed by prominent organisations like the Bank of England.

## Notice

Provision of Secure File Transfer Hardware, Software and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe8b7dc-844d-4d30-9c59-20fed0ed2da5 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £507,596 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £507,596 |
| 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

- 8 Dec 2025 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe8b7dc-844d-4d30-9c59-20fed0ed2da5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe8b7dc-844d-4d30-9c59-20fed0ed2da5
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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