Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
BANK OF ENGLAND
RC000042
Threadneedle Street
LONDON
EC2R8AH
UK
Contact person: Maneesh Sharma
E-mail: maneesh.sharma@bankofengland.co.uk
NUTS: UKI31
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.bankofengland.co.uk
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 Support Services Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bank of England Framework Agreement for the Technology Support Services Framework to support the Bank's critical functions and processes that rely upon the Technology infrastructure and systems the Bank has in place.
The framework will be in place for four years and is a series of zero-commit Agreements with Technology suppliers. Requirements will be called off over the Term and as such the contract value represents a maximum spend over this period, on this Framework.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
60 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
SAP
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
Suppliers that retain high levels of skills in SAP, in particular Business Warehouse. The Bank retains a highly configured estate with complex and high value logistics
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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
Cloud
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
Suppliers that can deliver services covering multi cloud environments and the interoperability between them and to on premise and shared data centres. Suppliers would also need to have an understanding about consumption models, reserved instances, cloud license management and FinOps. The Bank has a variety of data centres and cloud service providers and will seek to review this over time. It is keen to improve consumption based spend and reporting and to be able to make strategic TCO decisions on location of workloads.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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
Enterprise
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
Suppliers that are experienced in managing Enterprise Systems, including ERP solutions, M365 and D365. The Bank will be seeking to understand where the supply chain can take a more outcome-based approach to service provision
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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
Data
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
Suppliers that have strong and established development and engineering experience in the Data space in addition to Data science, architecture, strategy, and engineering capabilities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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
Networks
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
Suppliers that can provide telecoms (internal and external) skills, first as an augmentation model but may also look to identify and source small parts of the whole scope by the end of the contract. Suppliers that can provide capability in supporting network and infrastructure appliances and that can consult and advise on evolution of telecoms and networking, so the Bank can look to leverage future technologies to deliver its services over multiple sites.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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
Infrastructure
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
Suppliers that can demonstrate capability managing database services and can provide TCO models as well as new approaches to Technical Debt. Suppliers that can demonstrate capability managing Server Operating Systems. Suppliers that can demonstrate capability managing Storage and Virtualisation Systems.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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 and Consultancy
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
Suppliers that have a strong track record in providing Business and Enterprise Architecture in relation to Technology and business strategy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Service Integrators
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
Suppliers that are comfortable operating Large Change, transformation or managed services solutions across the Technology stack.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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: 9
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
Suppliers that can provide Recruit, Train and Deploy services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 60
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-021222
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EPI-USE Labs Ltd
9302382
London
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Infosys Ltd
FC020086
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 24
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Infosys
FC020086
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accenture UK Ltd
04757301
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ITC Infotech Ltd
2777705
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UKJ
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accenture UK Ltd
04757301
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Civica UK Ltd
01628868
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Infosys Ltd
FC020086
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mastek UK Ltd
2731277
Reading
UK
NUTS: UKJ
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Version 1 Solution Ltd
03438874
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 4
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accenture UK Ltd
04757301
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Civica UK Ltd
01628868
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mastek UK Ltd
2731277
Reading
UK
NUTS: UKJ
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Version 1 Solutions Ltd
03438874
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Telstra UK Ltd
03830643
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accenture UK Ltd
04757301
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coforge U.K. Ltd
02648481
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 6
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Telstra UK Ltd
03830643
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ITC Infotech Ltd
2777705
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UKJ
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coforge U.K. Ltd
02648481
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 7
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Telstra UK Ltd
03830643
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axiologik Ltd
10386472
Wetherby
UK
NUTS: UKE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Credera Ltd
2387340
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accenture UK Ltd
04757301
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accenture UK Ltd
04757301
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cognizant Worldwide Ltd
07195160
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mastek UK Ltd
2731277
Reading
UK
NUTS: UKJ
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 9
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coforge U.K. Ltd
02648481
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QA Ltd
02413137
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Conexia Ltd
03949686
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ten10 Solutions Ltd
06326413
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/09/2024