Technology Transformation & Delivery Framework (TDF)

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. Lot 1: Infrastructure Services 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 Lot 2: Platform services 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. Lot 3: Recruit, Train, Deploy 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. Lot 4: Enterprise Services 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. Lot 5: Product Delivery and Management Technology Product Delivery and Management Services encompass a suite of activities and roles focused on the creation, development, and delivery of technology-based products. Lot 6: Data Services 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. Lot 7: Architecture, Transformation and Advisory 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.