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title: "Provision of Broadcom VMware subscription licences plus professional services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a959a1e7-3c6d-4b31-8794-3808aaa209f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Provision of Broadcom VMware subscription licences plus professional services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a959a1e7-3c6d-4b31-8794-3808aaa209f6

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by the Bank of England, focused on the "Provision of Broadcom VMware subscription licences plus professional services" within the Software package and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £6,857,968.80, was awarded to Softcat PLC. Operating in England, the procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2028, with the award stage completed on 13 April 2026. The relevant procurement phase was the award stage, indicating that the process has concluded successfully.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions and software systems to partner with esteemed institutions like the Bank of England. Although this contract was awarded to a large company, businesses with expertise in software licensing and professional IT services might explore similar tenders. Companies that can deliver reliable and comprehensive software solutions would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement opportunities within this industry and region.

## Notice

Provision of Broadcom VMware subscription licences plus professional services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94944c4b-e93f-417c-a940-25e75578c2ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,857,968 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,857,968 |
| 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

- 7 May 2026 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94944c4b-e93f-417c-a940-25e75578c2ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94944c4b-e93f-417c-a940-25e75578c2ca
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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