---
title: "Provision of Software licences and support & maintenance."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3c91d41-87a5-48d4-9c42-31d560ae59c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# Provision of Software licences and support & maintenance.

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3c91d41-87a5-48d4-9c42-31d560ae59c9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Software licences and support & maintenance" was conducted by the Bank of England, located at Threadneedle Street, London, England. Categorised under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), this process falls within the services industry category. It followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract beginning 28th February 2025 and running until 27th February 2026. The contract, valued at £259,319.87, targets service delivery within the UK, specifically England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialised in provisioning software systems and ongoing support services. Firms like Softcat PLC, which can meet the specific needs of the Bank of England, are well-suited to engage in such contracts, potentially leveraging similar framework agreements. The focus on software licences and maintenance opens pathways for companies to expand their portfolio and enhance their presence in high-profile government partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of Software licences and support & maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392075d-c4a0-4f1c-9cd6-eab2049ed7e8 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,319 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,319 |
| 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

- 22 Sep 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392075d-c4a0-4f1c-9cd6-eab2049ed7e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392075d-c4a0-4f1c-9cd6-eab2049ed7e8
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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