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MS Project Support and Enhancements

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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Award

30 Aug 2024 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service has awarded a contract titled "MS Project Support and Enhancements" under the industry category of Software Support Services (CPV: 72261000). This procurement, aimed at providing technical support and system enhancements, is valued at £115,000 and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. Located in London, the procurement process used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2024, and the award status was made active on 22nd March 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and system enhancements, particularly those skilled in Azure DevOps-backed technical upgrades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit significantly from participating in such contracts. Companies that can offer robust technical expertise, have a track record in project management solutions, and possess the capacity to manage periodic system releases will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

MS Project Support and Enhancements

Notice Description

Contract to provide access to support resources who can identify and resolve incidents as well as supporting with any general queries with the system. Access to technical experts to perform quarterly releases of enhancements to the system based on a backlog managed in Azure DevOps that allows it to evolve alongside ways of working.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-437730c6-433e-4043-a7e3-7826cef92b81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e045c39c-5426-495d-ad7d-bb2c0723d44a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE PROJECT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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