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title: "Comprehensive Knowledge Archive Network Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf785362-4a2f-49f3-80f8-e78868be4544"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# Comprehensive Knowledge Archive Network Support Services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf785362-4a2f-49f3-80f8-e78868be4544

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## Summary

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for "Comprehensive Knowledge Archive Network Support Services," under IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement process involved selective procurement via a framework agreement and culminated in the award stage. The contract, valued at £128,155.80, spans from 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030. Situated in London, UK, this project presents an opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector. The tender period concluded on 30 January 2026, and the award was issued on 5 February 2026, with the contract formally announced on 5 March 2026.

With the contract emphasizing technical support for CKAN, it can foster growth for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development, particularly those that can leverage a strong framework agreement approach. While the opportunity was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies like Datopian, a large-scale enterprise, have successfully engaged with the procurement process. Businesses with similar capabilities and scale within the IT services domain may find this contract model beneficial for expanding their market presence and capabilities in supporting large financial institutions like the Bank of England.

## Notice

Provision of CKAN Technical Support. This is a 3 year contract with 1 year optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a033df4-32e0-445c-8013-c6147a85b287 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,155 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATOPIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a033df4-32e0-445c-8013-c6147a85b287

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a033df4-32e0-445c-8013-c6147a85b287
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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