Award

Digital Front Door

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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Award

08 Jul 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service undertook a procurement process titled "Digital Front Door," focusing on computer-related professional services. This procurement, classified under the services category, involved the development of a 'digital front door' prototype. The procurement process has been completed with limited procedure, bypassing a prior call for competition due to its classification outside the scope of the directive. Although the lot associated with this tender was eventually cancelled, an award was made to Hippo Digital Limited, a Leeds-based supplier. The contract, valued at PHP 278,055, was signed on 30 May 2025.

This tender offered a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in technical and innovative digital solutions, particularly those able to meet quality and cultural fit criteria. Large companies with expertise in developing digital infrastructure would have found this project well-suited to their skill set. Despite the restricted procurement method, engaging with existing frameworks can present growth opportunities for firms like Hippo Digital Limited, which demonstrated the capability to handle such projects effectively. Businesses interested in similar future opportunities might consider building relationships within frameworks to enhance their visibility and competitive advantage in public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Digital Front Door

Notice Description

Development of a 'digital front door' prototype.

Procurement Information

Awarded under existing framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038271-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£278,055 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.jones@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

HIPPO DIGITAL

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