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VMware/Broadcom Support Renewal

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED

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24 Apr 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has resulted in the renewal of their VMware/Broadcom Support and Maintenance Contract. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of information systems and servers, was conducted using a limited procurement method with below-threshold limited competition. The contract covers the period from 24th April 2025 to 23rd April 2026, and it has been awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited, a large supplier located in Leatherhead. The procurement stage is currently in the award and contract phase, with the contract considered complete as of 24th April 2025, valued at £52,344 net and £62,813 gross.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the IT support and services industry, especially those specialising in information systems and server maintenance. Companies with experience in handling software support renewals and maintenance for large-scale enterprises would find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. Engaging in such public procurement processes can help businesses expand their portfolios, establish a strong presence in the public sector, and build relationships with key government entities such as the Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market.

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Notice Title

VMware/Broadcom Support Renewal

Notice Description

Renew our support and maintenance contract to allow us to continue to receive product updates and to log support requests as and when needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,344 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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