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Fortress Consultancy Support

POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Pool Re Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Fortress Consultancy Support" project. This tender, under the direct procurement method of "Below threshold - without competition," pertains to consultancy services for the maintenance, testing, and future development of the Fortress Underwriting system. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on project management consultancy. Key contract details include a start date of 14 July 2025 and an end date of 13 July 2028, with a gross value of £39,000. The contract was signed on 10 July 2025, and the awarded supplier is Kirk James Consulting Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Chalgrove, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project management for financial systems. Companies similar in size to Kirk James Consulting Ltd, especially SMEs, can leverage such procurement opportunities to gain valuable industry experience, broaden their client portfolio, and establish a presence in public sector contracts. Firms with capabilities in consulting for underwriting systems or those looking to expand into governmental projects would find this sector advantageous for growth and enhanced industry standing.

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Notice Title

Fortress Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Consultancy service for maintenance, testing and future development of the Fortress Underwriting system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058090
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051390-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 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
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

KIRK JAMES CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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