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title: "Provision of Firewall Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3308a30-ef63-4418-859c-f591c508264e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-08-15"
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# Provision of Firewall Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3308a30-ef63-4418-859c-f591c508264e

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## Summary

The Bank of England, located on Threadneedle Street, London, acted as the buying organisation in the procurement process titled "Provision of Firewall Support". This contract, classified under "Software package and information systems", was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC. The contract covers the delivery of services within the United Kingdom and is valued at £148,141. The contract period commenced on 17 October 2024 and will conclude on 16 October 2027.

The procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in software and IT services, particularly those large-scale enterprises with the capacity to deliver technical services like firewall support. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were not specifically targeted during this procurement, companies with solid credentials in framework agreements can enhance their portfolios and establish robust partnerships by competing in similar procurements. This contract highlights the importance of having a strong presence in the UK IT services sector for businesses seeking growth via government contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Firewall Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6be29b-ce34-441d-bf98-653da1270607 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,141 |
| 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

- 15 Aug 2025 at 12:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6be29b-ce34-441d-bf98-653da1270607
- 16 Dec 2024 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6be29b-ce34-441d-bf98-653da1270607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6be29b-ce34-441d-bf98-653da1270607
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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