Award

IT Managed Service Provider

POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jan 2026 at 11:22

Tender

13 May 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Pool Re Services Limited, a public authority central government entity, sought to engage an IT Managed Service Provider to support its transformational approach to service delivery. This procurement, titled "IT Managed Service Provider," falls under the industry category of IT services and is to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The contracting process reached the award stage on 2nd January 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 18th January 2026. The procurement method employed was an open competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a wide range of potential suppliers could compete for the contract, with a standstill period ending on 14th January 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering innovative IT service solutions. The contract, which involves consulting, software development, Internet support, and strategic development, suits businesses adept at leveraging cloud-based environments and integrating new technologies. With a potential extension of up to three years beyond the initial two-year term, businesses can establish a long-term strategic partnership with Pool Re Services Limited. The award criteria valued quality of service and cost-effectiveness, making this tender appealing for organisations that can offer high-quality IT solutions while maintaining competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Managed Service Provider

Notice Description

IT Managed Service to support a transformational approach to service delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Pool Re may require, in its absolute discretion, the service provider to provide additional related services and/or expand services during the lifetime of the contract to meet future changes in demands or new initiatives.

Renewal: The Buyer may extend the Contract for up to three additional periods of up to 12 Months by giving not less than 6 Months' notice in writing to the Supplier (a) prior to the Expiry Date, in respect of the first such extension, and (b) prior to the end of the first extension, in respect of the second such extension. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period. The Buyer may choose that an extension shall apply to only part of the Services, in which case the Charges shall be reduced pro rata.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000023-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,386 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-04-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@poolre.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 9AF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Candlewick
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BZB IT

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