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title: "Datacentre Software Licences and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-01-13"
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# Datacentre Software Licences and Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6622b54b-19fa-4542-a73d-2c7f502f7311

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process for the provision of Cisco Datacentre Software Licences and Support, classified under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period ended on 15 July 2024, with the contract set to begin on 19 July 2024 and continue until 18 July 2026. The process has been finalised with an awarded value of £393,514.56 for services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The awarded supplier is Softcat PLC.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with capabilities in providing and supporting Cisco datacentre software solutions. While the contract has been awarded to Softcat PLC, similar future opportunities with the Bank of England can offer substantial growth potential for IT service providers, especially large-scale suppliers proficient in handling extensive and critical infrastructure support contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Cisco Datacentre Software Licences and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5c0be7-2377-49c5-964b-8a08ff86bae4 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £393,514 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £393,514 |
| 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

- 13 Jan 2025 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5c0be7-2377-49c5-964b-8a08ff86bae4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5c0be7-2377-49c5-964b-8a08ff86bae4
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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