Planning

RFI - Request for Information relating to Staff Benefit platforms (with Brokerage)

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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Planning

19 Jan 2021 at 12:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new staff benefit platform that incorporates brokerage services. The Request for Information (RFI) is aimed at engaging with the market to gather insights on available solutions and pricing models. Interested suppliers are invited to participate until the engagement end date on 3rd February 2021. The procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category, specifically seeking information related to insurance brokerage and benefit services. The procurement location is London, with a postal code of E14 9SR.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development, brokerage services, and employee benefit solutions. Companies that can provide innovative technology platforms and flexible service models are well-positioned to compete in this tender. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the Financial Ombudsman Service values fairness and collaboration in its contracting approach. This early market engagement exercise allows businesses to align their offerings with the Service’s needs and expectations, potentially leading to future collaboration and long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Request for Information relating to Staff Benefit platforms (with Brokerage)

Notice Description

The Financial Ombudsman Service (The Service) is intending to go out to the market for a replacement staff benefit platform with the added service of brokerage. As part of an early market engagement exercise, we are sending out this request for information. Its purpose is to bring the market's perspective into our strategy and help us align our requirements and model to what is generally available in today's market.; We would also like to understand what the current appetite for contracting is and the potential costs and payment models for brokerage services Our values What matters to us most at the ombudsman is fairness. Where things aren't fair, we can use our power to put them right. Fairness isn't just about making sure our answers and decisions are technically right. It's also about wanting to make what we do feel right. And we do this by listening - thinking - and explaining. Fairness is at the heart of our long-held values: we do the right thing; we treat our customers well and respect their needs; we do what we say we'll do; and we're inquisitive and build everyone's knowledge. To learn more about us click here: https://financial-ombudsman.org.uk/about/index.html Suppliers who wish to respond should please do so through https://procurement.financial-ombudsman.org.uk REF: pqq_49 - Request for Information relating to Staff Benefit platforms (with Brokerage) Additional information: Suppliers who wish to respond should please do so through the below link: https://procurement.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/go/9611700901771A48C4AC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01913b2a-89da-4c6f-82ae-daeb60001bd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a4763f-905a-4c72-b546-1b2b7558beef
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
S Jones
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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