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OpenText Support and Maintenance

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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Award

25 Nov 2025 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, based in London, has recently completed the procurement process for "OpenText Support and Maintenance". This contract falls under the software package and information systems category, with a focus on providing support and maintenance for the OpenText software. The procurement, valued at £78,990.88, was concluded using a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, serving the location identified by the postal code EC3A 7QU. The award stage was reached on 1st October 2025, with the award notice published on 25th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software support and maintenance services, particularly those focusing on the OpenText platform. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this project particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria favouring their participation. Large businesses with a strong capability within the software services industry, like the awarded contractor Open Text UK Ltd, also stand to benefit from the consistent demand for IT maintenance services. The procurement process, being a single tender action, implies a streamlined competition environment, potentially making it more accessible for well-prepared suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OpenText Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Support and Maintenance for OpenText Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-153239a1-3d15-4750-b549-25a182d6d13e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e6086c4-1cad-449c-a669-4d8225100187
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,990 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPEN TEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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