Next Generation Technology Reseller Arrangements
Description: The Bank of England is considering its future approach to procuring technology products and associated services following the expiry of its current technology Value Added Reseller (VAR) framework. At this stage, the Bank has not made a final decision on the structure of any future procurement and is undertaking preliminary market engagement to help inform its thinking, procurement strategy and framework design. Whilst one option is a like-for-like replacement of the existing arrangement, the Bank's initial view is that the future model may comprise multiple frameworks rather than a single framework. In particular, the Bank is considering a dedicated framework focussed on Cyber & Emerging Technology, alongside one or more additional frameworks covering other areas of technology spend. The categories currently being considered are: Cyber & Emerging Technology (read more...)
Summary: The Bank of England is considering future arrangements for supplying technology products and associated services after its current technology reseller framework expires. The scope may be divided across several arrangements covering cyber and emerging technology; software and platforms; hardware, end-user computing and connectivity; and enterprise applications, cloud hosting and infrastructure. The requirement combines technology goods with related information technology and computer services, including equipment, networks, software, systems and associated support. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The Bank is seeking views from suppliers operating in one or more of these areas to help shape the structure, lotting and commercial model of the future arrangements. The eventual scope and number of frameworks remain under consideration, so suppliers with expertise in one or more of the proposed categories may be relevant.