---
title: "Sitecore, Website and PRA Rulebook Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f18f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Sitecore, Website and PRA Rulebook Support and Maintenance

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f18f

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## Summary

The Bank of England, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the "Sitecore, Website and PRA Rulebook Support and Maintenance" contract. Located at Threadneedle Street, London, the procurement focuses on providing services such as hosting, support, and maintenance for the Bank's Sitecore-based CMS platform. This direct award contract, valued at over GBP 6.5 million, was awarded on 5th May 2026 to 3 Chillies Limited, a Reading-based SME. The contract period is set to begin on 11th June 2026 and continue until 10th June 2027, with potential for up to four additional one-year extensions, lasting until 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. SME suppliers who can offer targeted and innovative solutions are well-positioned to benefit, especially given the contract's provision for additional Continuous Improvement (CI) days. This indicates potential for ongoing collaboration and adaptability throughout the contract period, making it an attractive prospect for skilled IT service providers seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of services in the form of hosting, support, maintenance and continuous improvements of the application layer of the Bank's strategic Sitecore based CMS Platform

### Procurement Information

Direct award to 3 Chillies under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047406-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,425,322 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3 CHILLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 16:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047406-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046279-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080968-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047406-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046279-2026
  20th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080968-2025
  9th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.3chillies.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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