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title: "VMware software and services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb9b9950-28ec-4df3-bea6-f692756788bc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2023-09-11"
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# VMware software and services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb9b9950-28ec-4df3-bea6-f692756788bc

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## Summary

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the provision of VMware software and services to Softcat PLC. The contract, with an estimated value of GBP 3,511,986, was awarded using a selective procurement method, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 18th April 2023 to 20th April 2026, with the tender period ending on 17th April 2023. The Bank of England, located in London, plays the role of the buying organisation in this procurement process under the main procurement category of services.

This tender for VMware software and services from the Bank of England creates business growth opportunities for companies specializing in software package and information systems. Businesses suited to compete in this selective procurement would need to align with the technology focus of the tender and have capabilities in providing support and services for VMware software. The contract period offers a substantial timeframe for service provision, allowing businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the Bank of England in delivering technology solutions.

## Notice

Provision of VMware Software Support and Services which was procured from VMware 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/9ebf7510-ef76-4415-ae37-b13642507d23 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,511,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,511,986 |
| 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

- 11 Sep 2023 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebf7510-ef76-4415-ae37-b13642507d23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebf7510-ef76-4415-ae37-b13642507d23
  11th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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