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NService Bus Renewal 2025-2026

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED

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22 Jul 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service Limited has recently completed a procurement process for the "NService Bus Renewal 2025-2026". This project involves renewing the contract for NServiceBus, a robust enterprise service bus that ensures timely messaging with distributed applications. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems". Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement method was limited and classified as below threshold with limited competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 15th July 2025, with the active contract period running from 22nd July 2025 to 21st July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and enterprise messaging systems. Businesses like SMEs with expertise in software package development and maintenance are well-suited for such contracts. The supplier awarded in this case was Bright Links (UK) Limited, indicating that SMEs with a strong track record in providing sophisticated software solutions have competitive potential in similar opportunities. Engaging in these contracts can enhance a company’s experience in delivering resilient messaging solutions within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

NService Bus Renewal 2025-2026

Notice Description

Renew contract to maintain use of NServiceBus, a proven enterprise bus that allows timely and resilient messaging with distributed applications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042163-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,325 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 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

BRIGHT LINKS (UK

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