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Quest Recovery Bundle

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED

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24 Apr 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This contracting process, titled "Quest Recovery Bundle," fell under the information systems and servers industry category. The procurement method involved a limited competition below threshold, and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage. Key participants include Softcat PLC as the supplier, with the contract signed on 24th March 2025 and set to commence on 30th April 2025, concluding on 30th April 2026. The total gross contract value is £64,771, with the provision focusing on recovery capabilities for restoring single or multiple objects efficiently.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT systems and recovery solutions. Large IT firms are particularly well-suited to compete due to the technical demands of the service, but innovative SMEs with the capability to deliver competitive recovery solutions could also leverage this project to enhance their portfolios. Furthermore, participating in assignments such as this can pave the way to establishing and strengthening business relationships with government authorities, presenting further prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Quest Recovery Bundle

Notice Description

Provision of Quest Recovery Bundle - recovery capabilities allowing quick and auditable restoration for single or multiple objects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050722
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016842-2025
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
£53,976 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
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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