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SolarWinds Subscription Renewal 2025-2026

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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25 Feb 2025 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has completed a public procurement process for the renewal of the SolarWinds Subscription for the period 2025-2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The award stage was finalised recently, with an award date of 14th February 2025 and the contract commencing on 14th March 2025, lasting until 13th March 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software subscriptions and information systems to engage in significant work with a prominent public body. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would have been well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of offering competitive quotations for high-value contracts. Large established suppliers like Softcat PLC, which was awarded the contract valued at £28,701, demonstrate the potential for successful business growth through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SolarWinds Subscription Renewal 2025-2026

Notice Description

Provision of SolarWinds Subscription contract for an initial period of 12 months, following a competition process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7bb50c7-5630-4755-9a1e-a00ddd4c5dfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed6485be-2f4c-4043-84dd-1420347b0b65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,701 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 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 OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Naureen Islam
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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