---
title: "Linux Administration Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e813d70d-8887-4e4b-b39b-6f1e20ad9da5"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2023-09-28"
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# Linux Administration Services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e813d70d-8887-4e4b-b39b-6f1e20ad9da5

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## Summary

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for "Linux Administration Services" valued at £118,140. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from June 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The award was made to SOFTCAT PLC, and the tender was initiated on June 29, 2023, with Softcat as the supplier and the Bank of England as the buyer.

This procurement process for Linux Administration Services presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those providing consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses experienced in framework agreements and call-off contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar tender opportunities. The location of the contract delivery is in England, and the contracting authority, Bank of England, can be contacted through their Technology Procurement Team.

## Notice

Provision of Linux Administration Services which was procured from VIQU through Softcat PLC. This is a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and associated service framework, reference RM6068.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0305d706-8a19-472b-a6e4-1685a9a92b06 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,140 |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0305d706-8a19-472b-a6e4-1685a9a92b06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0305d706-8a19-472b-a6e4-1685a9a92b06
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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