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title: "Provision of Openlink Software License"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcda1996-5e21-4083-911e-569498f99de1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-07-04"
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# Provision of Openlink Software License

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcda1996-5e21-4083-911e-569498f99de1

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Openlink Software License, with the award to ION Group, a large-scale supplier. This contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category and will be fulfilled in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, bypassing the typical tendering process, with the award officially active as of 28th May 2025. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st July 2025 and will extend until 14th December 2029, offering a substantial value of £1,018,320 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems services, although it was directly awarded without a competitive tendering stage. The Bank of England does not specifically target SMEs or VCSE organisations for this contract, indicating a preference for larger suppliers possibly due to the project scale and requirements. Businesses looking to enter similar procurement spheres might consider establishing expertise and reputation in direct award markets, as this method can potentially align with future non-competitive but lucrative procurement opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Openlink Software License

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da78c0d-7212-4610-ab5c-d73642057255 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award (Waiver) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 14 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,018,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,018,320 |
| 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 | ION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da78c0d-7212-4610-ab5c-d73642057255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da78c0d-7212-4610-ab5c-d73642057255
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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