Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
BANK OF ENGLAND
Threadneedle Street
LONDON
EC2R8AH
UK
Contact person: Procurement Team
Telephone: +44 2034613000
E-mail: Technology.Contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
NUTS: UKI31
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Technology Transformation & Delivery Framework (TDF)
Reference number: Tech178/REQ/1000306
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
180 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Infrastructure Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Platform services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Recruit, Train, Deploy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Enterprise Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Product Delivery and Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Data Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Architecture, Transformation and Advisory
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
07/04/2025
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.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.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales, London, UK High Court, Royal Courts of justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/02/2025