---
title: "Support and Maintenance MVCS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06987b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# Support and Maintenance MVCS

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06987b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Bank of England, located in London, involves the support and maintenance of the Multi-Vendor Contributions Systems (MVCS). This contract, categorised under IT services such as consulting and software development, was awarded through a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. The award was completed with Arcontech Limited as the supplier, with the contract period running from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 26th February 2026 and the publication of contract details on 14th May 2026. The contract, valued at £71,023.80 including VAT, represents a significant collaboration within the UK’s central government public authority sector.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, including software development and system maintenance. It is ideal for firms that have the capability to support and maintain complex IT systems for high-profile financial institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in IT consultancy and software support can especially benefit, given the procurement process's adaptation to smaller competitors with its below-threshold procurement approach. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and establish long-term relationships with government entities like the Bank of England.

## Notice

Support and Maintenance contract For MVCS (Multi-Vendor Contributions Systems) Service. PS71,023.80 inc VAT Provided via Web

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044261-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,819 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ARCONTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044261-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044261-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Arcontech.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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