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title: "Datacentre Software Licences and Support"
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# Datacentre Software Licences and Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3bb5a38-4996-408a-9fb5-1a64198290f6

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for "Datacentre Software Licences and Support" within the industry category of data storage services. This procurement was conducted under a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including a tender end date of 18th November 2024 and a contract period from 27th November 2024 to 26th May 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 148,110.48, will be executed in England, United Kingdom, and has been awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 21st January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in data storage services, especially those capable of delivering software licences and support for datacentres. Although this specific contract was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust frameworks and a capability to provide coherent data storage solutions like Cohesity Data Storage Software will find similar tenders highly beneficial for growth. Engaging in such contracts can lead to more significant business opportunities with major financial institutions such as the Bank of England and other large-scale enterprises.

## Notice

Provision of Cohesity Data Storage Software Licences and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f0c4d-9e11-4655-9627-136b2883e44e |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 26 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,110 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f0c4d-9e11-4655-9627-136b2883e44e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f0c4d-9e11-4655-9627-136b2883e44e
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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