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title: "Provision of Cisco Software Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# Provision of Cisco Software Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e89e2f7-4730-45a7-817d-c6ea75cd9cc3

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## Summary

The tender for the "Provision of Cisco Software Support" was orchestrated by the Bank of England, situated in London. It falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified with the CPV code 72000000. The procurement was managed through a selective process, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Covering a location in England, United Kingdom, the contract period commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2026. With an award value totalling £654,000, the award stage was completed with the contract being actively awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, on 26th May 2025 and published on 22nd September 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial business growth potential for enterprises specialised in IT services and software support, particularly those capable of handling significant contracts. With the Bank of England as the buying organisation, it offers prestige and the chance to collaborate with a pivotal UK financial institution. While the procurement process is not specifically tailored to SMEs or VCSEs, firms with robust capabilities in the IT services sector and experience in framework agreements are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders like Softcat PLC exemplify the calibre of engagement expected by the Bank of England, thereby setting a valuable precedent for businesses seeking similar opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Cisco Software Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c90f36-fa31-4dc2-8585-2822673771d5 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £654,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £654,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c90f36-fa31-4dc2-8585-2822673771d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c90f36-fa31-4dc2-8585-2822673771d5
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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