This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 13:59

Award

07 May 2026 at 13:53

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 12:29

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

LGPS Central Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Client Reporting Platform," categorised under financial markets administration services. The platform is designed to manage, validate, and organise critical data, facilitating accurate reporting across both public and private markets. Located in Wolverhampton, UK, LGPS Central Limited conducted the procurement using an open, competitive flexible procedure. The tender process, initiated in January 2026 and concluded in March 2026, resulted in a contract awarded on 16 June 2026 to OPUS NEBULA, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Berkhamsted, UK. The contract is valued at £365,677.08 with a maximum term extending until June 2029, subject to renewal at the authority's discretion.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in data management and reporting technologies, particularly those capable of integrating complex data sets for financial markets. The tender underscores the demand for robust client reporting solutions within the public sector, providing a substantial chance for companies with expertise in developing scalable analytical platforms, comprehensive data solutions, and customised financial reporting tools. SMEs with a strength in innovative technology and a focus on user experience and security will find the competitive environment conducive to showcasing their capabilities and potentially expanding their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Reporting Platform

Notice Description

The Authority requires a platform that enables LGPS Central Limited to collect, validate and organise critical data and enable the creation of accurate and comprehensive reporting across both public and private markets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following an initial 2 year contract period, there is an extension option for a further 12 month period, depending on the ongoing requirements of the Authority.

Planning Information

This process is intended to allow the Authority to engage with interested suppliers who are able to deliver our requirements as detailed in the questionnaire document. This engagement is proposed to assist the Authority in understanding the market and refining our business requirements by using feedback provided during this process. The process for this early market engagement exercise is as follows: 1. Interested suppliers must register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lgpscentral/ and download the early market engagement documentation associated with this requirement. 2. Download, fully complete and submit the Early Market Engagement Questionnaire through In-Tend, by the deadline of 14th November 2025 - 12:00:00 (Noon). 3. The Authority will review questionnaire submissions and reserve the right to invite suppliers to provide a demonstration of their solution and provide further feedback on our business requirements. Dependent on interest, the Authority reserves the right to limit the number of suppliers invited to demonstrate their solution. 4. Following conclusion of engagement meetings, the Authority will refine the business requirements prior to undertaking a procurement for this requirement under the Competitive Flexible Procedure (Procurement Act 2023).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d328
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064305-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66150000 - Financial markets administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£516,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£365,677 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£365,677 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS NEBULA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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