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Creative Support PSL - Award Notice

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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04 Mar 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service has concluded a contracting process for "Creative Support PSL" under the industry category of Design consultancy services (CPV 79415200). Two suppliers, Deep LLP and Synapse Creative Design Limited, have been awarded contracts to provide creative design support on an ad hoc basis for a period of two years, from 23rd January 2025 to 22nd January 2027. This award notice was published on 4th March 2025, following a competitive quotation procurement process below the threshold. The location of the delivery is within London, with postal code E14 9SR, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in creative design services, particularly those prepared to offer flexible, ad hoc support. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their client base through public sector contracts. This procurement method indicates a preference for competitive quotations, thus offering a fair chance for well-prepared businesses to compete effectively. With a substantial contract value of £100,000, successful bidders can look forward to meaningful business growth and sustained engagement with a prominent public sector body like the Financial Ombudsman Service.

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Notice Title

Creative Support PSL - Award Notice

Notice Description

Award notice of two contracts with 2 different suppliers for a period of 2 years who will provide creative design support on an ad hoc basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d215d5e6-f1f0-4258-aad2-4eefc6db8d29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f861c76-a34a-4e56-9fa7-35da0c43ddc1
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2027 1-2 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
Not specified
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
2
Supplier Names

DEEP

SYNAPSE CREATIVE DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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