Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
BANK OF ENGLAND
Threadneedle Street
LONDON
EC2R8AH
Contact
Procurement Team
Technology.Contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Telephone
+44 2034613000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Sole trader
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Technology Transformation & Delivery Framework (TDF)
Reference number
Tech178/REQ/1000306
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Bank of England is looking to conduct a restricted tender procedure for a Technology Transformation & Delivery Framework (TDF).
Many of the Bank's critical functions and processes rely upon its technology infrastructure and systems. The maintenance, development, and continuous innovation of these systems by the Bank's technology staff supported by external industry experts is critical for the Bank's future operations.
The Bank wishes to set up a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of services to support the various functions of the Bank's Technology Directorate. The Bank anticipates that the appointed suppliers will provide project delivery services both on-site at the Bank's premises as well as off-site where appropriate.
The TDF will be in place for four years with an estimated spend as specified below but no minimum spend commitment.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £180,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Infrastructure Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Technology infrastructure services encompass a broad range of foundational services and systems that support the operation, management, and scalability of IT environments. This lot covers Data Centre, Security Services, Storage, Support and Maintenance, Virtualisation, Integrations, Monitoring and Optimisation as related to the Bank's Technology Infrastructure
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Platform services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Technology platform services refer to a broad range of digital tools, systems, and infrastructures that support various activities across businesses, governments, and individual users. This lot covers Cloud Computing, Data Management, Networking and Security, Application services, Developer tools, AI and Machine learning, IoT, UX tools, Payment platforms as relates to the Bank's Cloud services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Recruit, Train, Deploy
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Identify and attract individuals who have the potential to fulfil specific roles within an organization. Equip new hires with the necessary knowledge, skills, and organizational culture to perform their roles effectively. Integrate trained individuals into their roles where they can contribute to the organization's objectives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 8
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Enterprise Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Technology enterprise services refer to a broad category of services and solutions designed to support the complex operational and strategic needs of large organizations. Specifically here, this refers to the Product support and change for the Bank's Enterprise services, such as those internal services supporting the Bank's back office functions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Product Delivery and Management
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Technology Product Delivery and Management Services encompass a suite of activities and roles focused on the creation, development, and delivery of technology-based products.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Data Services
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Technology Data Services encompass a broad range of services and solutions aimed at managing, processing, analysing, and leveraging data within various technological frameworks. This includes Data collection and storage, data processing and analysis, data analytics and BI, Data security and compliance, data integration, Real time data systems, data governance and any other data specific technologies, as relates to the Bank's on premise and cloud based services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Architecture, Transformation and Advisory
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Technology Architecture Transformation and Advisory Services refer to a suite of consulting and strategic services designed to help organizations evolve their IT infrastructure, systems, and processes to align with business goals, adapt to new technologies, and meet future demands.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 8
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
20 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
31 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
7 April 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Candidates are advised this procurement will be conducted via the Bank's e-tendering portal, Proactis, which can be accessed via the following website. The event number is REQ/1000306
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
1. Please register for a user account to gain access to the procurement documentation for this opportunity. If you are already registered, and are unable to find the event, then please carry out the second point.
2. Send an e-mail to: Technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk to be added to the event. Please title your e-mail "Tech178
TDF Tender" and include the full Company name and Organisation ID from Proactis, to allow us to attach you to the tender.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales, London, UK High Court, Royal Courts of justice
London
Country
United Kingdom