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title: "Provision of Database licences and support"
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# Provision of Database licences and support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64430beb-8cef-43b9-ade3-bf34db6799e2

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Bank of England, involved the provision of database licences and support, focusing on MariaDB systems. Classified under the 'Database and operating software package' category, the contract is geographically centred in England. This tender commenced as a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached its completion stage with an award date of 9th October 2025, and the contract period spans from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2027. The total tender value amounted to £100,641.90 GBP.

Opportunities for business growth are present mainly for firms that specialise in IT services and database management solutions. Although the tender does not specifically highlight suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities providing specialised database software and support services may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. As the supplier, Softcat PLC confirms the potential for businesses that can deliver on comprehensive software support and solutions to find similar procurement opportunities valuable for expanding their government contract portfolios.

## Notice

Provision of MariaDB database licences and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1b9a16-ef8f-4589-81d7-0188d0ab6cd1 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,641 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,641 |
| 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

- 27 Oct 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1b9a16-ef8f-4589-81d7-0188d0ab6cd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1b9a16-ef8f-4589-81d7-0188d0ab6cd1
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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