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The Plan Pensions Workshops

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED

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Award

07 May 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, based in London, aimed at organising pension workshops for their employees under the project titled "The Plan Pensions Workshops." Categorised under 'services' with a focus on training services, the procurement process was completed and awarded to Origen Financial Services Limited. The contract, valued at £38,880 gross, runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The legal basis for this procurement is grounded in the UKPGA 2023/54. Although the procurement method is described as 'below threshold - unknown,' the contract signifies active engagement as of 7th May 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the training services sector, particularly those experienced in financial education for employees, to grow by engaging in public sector contracts. The award to Origen Financial Services Limited, a large company, indicates that businesses with robust capabilities in delivering professional workshops, especially those familiar with employee pension frameworks, stand a good chance to compete in such tenders. Businesses aiming to expand their service delivery in the London area or enhance their portfolio in public contracts could find substantial growth avenues through similar engagements.

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Notice Title

The Plan Pensions Workshops

Notice Description

The provision of pension workshops to our employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050de9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019403-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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

ORIGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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